Morty is involved in a car wreck on Interstate 15. The next day, he becomes anxious and fretful when passing the spot of the accident. After several weeks of passing the spot every day on the way to work, Morty's negative reaction subsides. His anxiety has undergone:

A. discrimination
B. generalization
C. spontaneous recovery
D. extinction


Answer: D

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