Adam was badly stung by a bee once.Now he has an exaggerated fear NOT only of bees but also of all flying insects.In part through stimulus ___,Adam has developed a(n)___.
A) association; neurosis
B) association; phobia
C) generalization; neurosis
D) generalization; phobia

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Generalization occurs when a response is elicited by a stimulus that is similar to the original stimulus. In this case, Adam has developed fear not only of bees (the original stimulus), but also of all flying insects (similar stimuli). This is indicative of generalization. Furthermore, since his fear is exaggerated and impacting his daily life, it can be classified as a phobia. Therefore, the best choice is D - generalization; phobia.

Adam Was Badly Stung by a Bee Once