After being bitten by a dog,a child shows an exaggerated fear response to all dogs,even small friendly dogs on leashes.The child's fear reaction to dogs is an example of a(n)_____ response.
A)operant
B)prepared
C)unconditioned
D)conditioned

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The child's fear reaction to all dogs, even those that are small and friendly, suggests that this response has been learned through a process of classical conditioning. The child has learned to associate dogs with fear after being bitten by one, and now displays a fear response (conditioned response) to all dogs (conditioned stimulus).

After Being Bitten by a Dog,a Child Shows an Exaggerated