The preparedness theory of phobia suggests that:
A)there is a critical time period in which the body prepares for a phobic episode.
B)we learn to fear objects because of classical conditioning.
C)more women than men experience phobic disorders.
D)we are instinctively predisposed toward certain fears.

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The preparedness theory of phobia suggests that we are instinctively predisposed toward certain fears. This means that we have an inherent biological and evolutionary tendency to be more afraid of some things (such as spiders, snakes, or heights) than of others. This theory explains why some phobias seem to be more common or universal across cultures, and why they may be difficult to overcome through exposure therapy or other treatments that rely on mere desensitization.

The Preparedness Theory of Phobia Suggests That