The genetic tendency to learn certain responses very easily is called ____.
A) acquisition
B) physiological cognition
C) biological conditioning
D) biological preparedness

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Biological preparedness refers to the genetic predisposition to learn certain responses easily. This notion was proposed to explain why some phobias, such as fear of snakes or spiders, are much more common than others. It is thought that, throughout evolution, humans developed a biological readiness to acquire certain fears as they posed a significant threat to survival. Therefore, individuals are believed to be predisposed to learn and retain certain types of fears more easily than others. The other options do not refer specifically to this concept.

The Genetic Tendency to Learn Certain Responses Very Easily Is