Sara Is Irrationally Afraid of Spiders and Shrieks When She

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Essay

Sara is irrationally afraid of spiders and shrieks when she sees one. What might this fear be diagnosed as, and why? Give an example of a situation in which this response might produce generalization and another situation where it may produce discrimination. Be sure to define the concepts of generalization and discrimination in your answer.

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Definitions:

Supreme Court

The highest federal court in the United States, consisting of nine justices and having jurisdiction over all other courts in the nation.

Same-Sex Marriages

The legally or socially recognized marriage between two individuals of the same gender.

Decisive Election

An election that results in a clear, unequivocal choice of a candidate or policy, often leading to significant change.