Wendell always gets anxious prior to taking a math test. In science, his class has just started a section on physics which happens to include many formulas and numbers. When the teacher announces a quiz in science, Wendell begins to feel anxious. What is Wendell demonstrating?
A) contiguity
B) generalization
C) discrimination
D) instinctual fear

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Wendell is exhibiting generalization by feeling anxious about the upcoming science quiz because it involves formulas and numbers, which are also present in math tests that make him anxious. This shows that his anxiety is not specific to math, but rather generalized to situations that share similar features.

Wendell Always Gets Anxious Prior to Taking a Math Test