Suzie once encountered a snake in the woods near her town and, as a result, developed a strong fear of those woods. In this scenario, Suzie's fear of the woods is based on a(n) _____ association.
A) S-R
B) S-S
C) R-S
D) R-R

Question

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Suzie's fear of the woods is based on an S-S (stimulus-stimulus) association, where the woods (first stimulus) are associated with the snake (second stimulus), leading to fear.

Suzie Once Encountered a Snake in the Woods near Her