Fatema grew up in Iraq and often heard gunfire and explosions near her home, which caused her alarm and anxiety. She moved to the United States, and during her first Fourth of July celebration, she was very startled by the loud booming and explosive sound of the fireworks. Fatema's startled reaction in response to the sound of the fireworks is BEST described as an example of:

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Fatema's reaction is an example of generalization because she is responding in a similar way (startled and anxious) to a new but similar stimulus (fireworks) as she did to the original stimulus (gunfire and explosions). This indicates that she has generalized her response from the specific sounds of conflict to similar loud, explosive sounds.

Fatema Grew Up in Iraq and Often Heard Gunfire and Explosions