During a Severe Thunderstorm, Christopher Was Talking on the Phone

question 460

Multiple Choice

During a severe thunderstorm, Christopher was talking on the phone with his girlfriend when lightning struck the house and the electrical shock traveled through the telephone wire. Christopher received a strong shock and the fright of his life. Although he wasn't severely injured, he developed an intense fear of lightning and thunderstorms. However, Christopher did NOT develop a fear of telephones or his girlfriend. Which concept helps explain this fact?

• A) latent learning
• B) the law of effect
• C) biological preparedness
• D) stimulus discrimination

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