Research suggests that a fear response can be classically conditioned more easily with some stimuli (e.g., snakes) compared to others (e.g., flowers), indicating that _________ can play a role in emotional processing.
A)learning
B)instrumental behaviours
C)innate biological predispositions
D)expressive behaviour

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This phenomenon is explained by the concept of innate biological predispositions, which suggests that humans are evolutionarily predisposed to fear certain stimuli that posed threats to survival more than others, making it easier to develop fear responses to these stimuli through classical conditioning.

Research Suggests That a Fear Response Can Be Classically Conditioned