Adam was badly stung by a bee once. Now he has an exaggerated fear not only of bees but also of all flying insects. In part through stimulus ________, Adam has developed a(n) _______.
A) association; neurosis
B) association; phobia
C) generalization; neurosis
D) generalization; phobia

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Adam's fear of all flying insects, not just bees, is an example of stimulus generalization, and his exaggerated fear is considered a phobia.

Adam Was Badly Stung by a Bee Once