Preparedness suggests that people would MOST easily develop phobias toward
A) knives.
B) electrical outlets.
C) snakes.
D) all three of these things.

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Snakes are a commonly feared creature due to their potentially lethal venom and tendency to surprise attack. Throughout human evolutionary history, encountering a venomous snake could have meant life or death, so it is not surprising that people are predisposed to developing a phobia toward them. While knives and electrical outlets can also be dangerous, they do not have the same evolutionary significance as snakes.

Preparedness Suggests That People Would MOST Easily Develop Phobias Toward