Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate concerning conditioning to stimuli that we are biologically prepared to fear?
A) There is a lower probability of spontaneous recovery for these stimuli.
B) There is more rapid conditioning to these stimuli.
C) The fear response (CR) is stronger for these stimuli.
D) There is greater resistance to extinction for these stimuli.

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The statement that there is a lower probability of spontaneous recovery for biologically prepared fear stimuli is actually accurate. However, the other statements (B, C, and D) are more accurate and supported by research. Biologically prepared fear stimuli are those that our ancestors may have had to fear for survival, such as snakes or spiders. Due to their evolutionary significance, our brains have developed a readiness to quickly learn to fear these stimuli, and the fear response is usually stronger and more resistant to extinction compared to other stimuli. Therefore, statement A is the least accurate.

Which of the Following Statements Is LEAST Accurate Concerning Conditioning