_____ and _____ can spread CERs to other stimuli, resulting in a limited fear becoming a disabling phobia.
A)Stimulus generalization; higher order conditioning
B)Stimulus discrimination; operant extinction
C)Desensitization; stimulus discrimination
D)Spontaneous recoveries; superstitious behavior

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Stimulus generalization occurs when a response is elicited by stimuli that are similar to the original conditioned stimulus (CS). In the case of phobias, this means that fear responses may be elicited by stimuli that are similar to the original fear-inducing stimulus. Higher order conditioning occurs when a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a previously conditioned stimulus, leading to a stronger conditioned response. Together, these processes can result in a limited fear becoming a disabling phobia.

_____ and _____ Can Spread CERs to Other Stimuli, Resulting

_ and _ Can Spread CERs to Other Stimuli, Resulting