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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? *

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biological preparedness

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Biological preparedness is a concept or idea that suggests people and animals are innately inclined to form associations between certain stimuli and responses. The concept contributes largely to learning such as in classical conditioning. This is seen above with Christopher

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