Which of the following often spread conditioned emotional responses (CERs) to other stimuli, which results in a limited fear becoming a disabling phobia?

a. stimulus generalization and higher-order conditioning
b. stimulus discrimination and operant extinction
c. desensitization and stimulus discrimination
d. spontaneous recoveries and superstitious behavior


ANSWER: a

Psychology

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