Some researchers have suggested that it is easier to develop a fear or phobia of things that we don't see very often (like snakes or cliffs) but difficult to develop a fear of things we see every day (like knives or electrical outlets). Which term is used for this concept?

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The concept described is known as latent inhibition. It suggests that things we see often are filtered out by our brain, making it harder for us to develop a fear or phobia towards them. On the other hand, things we don't often encounter can be more easily associated with fear because they are less familiar to us.

Some Researchers Have Suggested That It Is Easier to Develop