Three-Year-Old Jake Ran Up to the Neighbor's New Lab Puppy

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Three-year-old Jake ran up to the neighbor's new lab puppy.The puppy barked loudly and playfully jumped up on Jake, knocking him down.Although Jake was not hurt, the experience did frighten him.The next time he saw the lab puppy, he hugged his mother's knees and began to cry.Regarding the development of Jake's fear of dogs, this puppy served as the conditioned stimulus.

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