Alicia developed a fear of spiders after being bitten by one. However, she has no problems catching fireflies. This is an example of
A) generalization.
B) instrumental conditioning.
C) intrapsychic conflict.
D) discrimination.

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Discrimination is the ability to differentiate between stimuli. Alicia's fear is specific to spiders and does not extend to other insects like fireflies, indicating she can discriminate between different types of insects.

Alicia Developed a Fear of Spiders After Being Bitten by One