After getting a slight burn from the spark of a flickering campfire,Julie became afraid of getting close to lighted gas stoves.This best illustrates the adaptive value of
A) observational learning.
B) spontaneous recovery.
C) generalization.
D) higher-order conditioning.

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Julie's fear of getting close to lighted gas stoves after experiencing a burn from a campfire spark exemplifies generalization. Julie has generalized her fear of fire from the campfire to other sources of fire, such as a gas stove, which may also pose a potential danger. This adaptive response helps to keep her safe and avoid potential harm.

After Getting a Slight Burn from the Spark of a Flickering