Little Harold overcame his fear of water after two bullies had held him under the water. Although he swam the rest of the season without noticeable fear, on the first day of swimming the next summer, he began to cry and said he was scared. What had occurred?

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Little Harold experienced spontaneous recovery, which is the reappearance of an extinguished behavior after a rest period. Despite overcoming his fear of water the previous season, he reverted to feeling scared on the first day of swimming the next summer.

Little Harold Overcame His Fear of Water After Two Bullies