The idea that people may have inherited a tendency to develop phobias that had survival value in the past, even if they no longer do today is central to ______.
A) prepared stimulation
B) prenatal conditioning
C) prepared conditioning
D) observational learning

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The idea that certain phobias may have had survival value in the past and that people may have an innate tendency to develop phobias is central to prepared conditioning. This refers to the theory that we are evolutionarily prepared to learn certain fears more quickly and easily than others. Prepared stimulation is not a recognized psychological term. Prenatal conditioning refers to the process of learning that takes place in the womb and is not related to the development of phobias. Observational learning refers to learning by observing the behavior of others and is not specifically related to the development of phobias through evolution.

The Idea That People May Have Inherited a Tendency to Develop