Davon watched his father recoil from a snake in fear. Now he is afraid of snakes. This apparent acquisition of fear of snakes is an example of:

A) modeling.
B) response discrimination.
C) escape response.
D) stimulus generalization.

Modeling

The process of creating representations of systems or behaviors, often through mathematics or simulations, to predict and understand complex phenomena.

Recoil

The backward movement experienced after a firearm is discharged or a similar reaction to force in other contexts.

Snake

A legless reptile with a long, slender body, capable of producing venom in some species, often inducing fear or fascination in humans.