Susanne developed a fear of cars after being in a crash. Using the principles of classical conditioning, the crash would be considered the __________. The fact that Susanne was fearful of all cars and not just the type that was in the crash demonstrates ____________.
A)UCR; discrimination
B)UCR; stimulus generalization
C)UCS; discrimination
D)UCS; stimulus generalization

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The crash is the Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS) because it naturally (without prior conditioning) caused a fear response. Susanne's fear of all cars, not just the type involved in the crash, is an example of stimulus generalization, where the conditioned response is triggered by stimuli that are similar to the original conditioned stimulus.

Susanne Developed a Fear of Cars After Being in a Crash