Question

Doug was frightened by a rat coming into his bedroom when he was a child, and he now has a rat phobia. However, despite having been severely shocked by putting her finger in an electric outlet, Martha has no fear of light sockets. This inconsistency is explained by the theory of

Answer 1

Prepared learning is the correct answer to this question.

Explanation:

Prepared learning refers to the ability to adapt to nature, allowing some relations to learn more quickly than others.

A species-specific and inborn propensity to rapidly acquire a specific kind of insight. Some associations between stimulants, responses, and supports can be more easily established than compared due to biological preparedness.