Psychologists use the term "preparedness" to refer to a biological predisposition to learn particular associations. Preparedness suggests that organisms are more likely to form certain associations or acquire specific behaviors due to their evolutionary history and inherent tendencies. It implies that some associations are easier to learn or more readily acquired than others, based on their relevance to survival or reproductive success. This concept is often discussed in the context of classical conditioning and the acquisition of fear or avoidance responses.