When Lindsay was nine years old, the neighbour's Chihuahua bit her on the ankle. Today Lindsay is still terrified of Chihuahuas, but she likes almost all other types of dogs. What does Lindsay's specific fear illustrate?

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Lindsay's fear is specific to Chihuahuas, indicating stimulus discrimination. She is able to differentiate between the Chihuahua and other types of dogs, which suggests that her fear is learned and conditioned rather than instinctual.

When Lindsay Was Nine Years Old, the Neighbour's Chihuahua Bit