Which of the following often spread conditioned emotional responses (CERs)to other stimuli, which results in a limited fear becoming a disabling phobia?
A)stimulus generalization and higher-order conditioning
B)stimulus discrimination and operant extinction
C)desensitization and stimulus discrimination
D)spontaneous recoveries and superstitious behavior

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Stimulus generalization occurs when a response to a specific stimulus becomes associated with similar stimuli, leading to a broader range of fear triggers. Higher-order conditioning involves a neutral stimulus becoming a conditioned stimulus by being paired with an already established conditioned stimulus, further spreading the emotional response. Both processes can contribute to the expansion of conditioned emotional responses, potentially resulting in phobias.

Which of the Following Often Spread Conditioned Emotional Responses (CERs)to