Dilbert has a mild fear of darkness. During exam days, he finds that he becomes particularly fearful of going out for walks at night. Dilbert's behavior is best described as an example of _____.
A) US revaluation
B) selective sensitization
C) incubation
D) preparedness

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Selective sensitization explains how stress can make people more sensitive to certain fears, like Dilbert's increased fear of darkness during exams.

Dilbert Has a Mild Fear of Darkness