When Lindsay was 9 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 specific fear of Chihuahuas, but not other types of dogs, illustrates stimulus discrimination. This is because she has learned to respond differently to a specific stimulus (Chihuahuas) than to other similar stimuli (other types of dogs).

When Lindsay Was 9 Years Old,the Neighbour's Chihuahua Bit Her