Snakes

Definition

Snakes are long, legless reptiles that can evoke fear or anxiety in some people due to their potential danger and association with venomous species.

Related terms

Fear Conditioning:

A type of learning where an individual acquires fear or anxiety towards a previously neutral stimulus through association with a negative experience.

Phobia:

An intense and irrational fear or aversion towards specific objects or situations, such as snakes.

Observational Learning:

The process of acquiring new behaviors or information by observing others' actions and the consequences they experience.