The Concept of Biological Preparedness Helps to Explain Why

question 64

Multiple Choice

The concept of biological preparedness helps to explain why

• A) learning to fear snakes is just as easy as learning to fear lamps.
• B) it is impossible to develop two fears at the same time.
• C) all stimuli have an equal potential for becoming specific phobias.
• D) learning to fear snakes is easier than learning to fear lamps.
• E) learning is not a necessary component in the development of phobias.

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