Human beings and monkeys have been shown to be instinctively primed to learn fears of certain things,such as of snakes and spiders.Which theory supports this proposition?
A)confirmation bias
B)learning theory
C)classical conditioning
D)preparedness theory

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Preparedness theory suggests that humans and animals are biologically prepared to quickly learn associations between certain stimuli and negative outcomes due to their evolutionary history. Therefore, the fact that humans and monkeys are more likely to develop fears of snakes and spiders, which are potentially dangerous, supports the proposition of preparedness theory.

Human Beings and Monkeys Have Been Shown to Be Instinctively