Zane has been shocked on six separate occasions while making toast.However,he doesn't seem to have developed a phobia toward toasters.Zane's only phobia is toward snakes,even though a snake has never harmed him.Which concept does this example illustrate

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This example illustrates the concept of preparedness, which suggests that humans are biologically prepared to develop phobias toward certain stimuli (such as snakes) that have been historically relevant to survival and adaptation, even if they have never directly caused harm. In contrast, Zane's continued use of toasters despite multiple shocks suggests that he has not developed a phobia toward this particular stimulus.

Zane Has Been Shocked on Six Separate Occasions While Making