Preparedness suggests that people would NOT easily develop phobias toward
A) heights.
B) hot stoves.
C) darkness.
D) any of these three things.

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Preparedness theory suggests that humans have an innate fear of potentially dangerous situations, such as heights and darkness, due to their evolutionary history. However, humans can easily learn to avoid touching hot stoves through experiences and warnings, making it less likely to develop a phobia towards them. Therefore, the only option that is less likely to develop a phobia due to preparedness is hot stoves (B).

Preparedness Suggests That People Would NOT Easily Develop Phobias Toward