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Social Learning — Unit test

Question 10 • LHS-Psychology (1 cr.)

In general, an organism will be more likely to develop phobias of __________.

Answer
A
dangers faced during natural circumstances
B
unnatural modern inventions, like cars
C
easily understood forces and pressures
D
dangers encountered in dreams and visions

Explanation

Organisms are more likely to develop phobias of dangers they might have faced in natural circumstances, such as predators or heights. Evolution can favor quick learning of fears that helped ancestors survive. Modern inventions like cars are newer and generally do not trigger phobias as readily.

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