Long after being bitten by a stray dog,Alonzo found that his fear of dogs seemed to have disappeared.To his surprise,however,when he was recently confronted by a stray dog,he experienced a sudden twinge of anxiety.This sudden anxiety best illustrates

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This sudden twinge of anxiety that Alonzo experienced when confronted by a stray dog is an example of spontaneous recovery. This occurs when an extinguished response suddenly reappears after a period of time, even without additional conditioning. Despite his previous exposure to dogs and the disappearance of his fear, the anxiety returned in response to the presence of a new stray dog.

Long After Being Bitten by a Stray Dog,Alonzo Found That