The process of _____ is the strengthening of a conditioned fear response as a result of brief exposures to an aversive CS.
A) preparedness
B) selective sensitization
C) incubation
D) US revaluation

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Incubation refers to the process where the conditioned fear response becomes stronger over time through brief exposures to the conditioned stimulus (CS), without the need for the unconditioned stimulus (US) to be presented again. This phenomenon suggests that even minimal or short exposures to a fear-inducing stimulus can lead to an increase in the intensity of the conditioned fear response.

The Process of _____ Is the Strengthening of a Conditioned