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Seligman’s Prepared Learning Theory explained in 300 words

Martin Seligman’s theory of Prepared Learning offers a fascinating insight into the evolutionary aspects of learning and phobia development. Introduced in the 1970s, this theory posits that humans and other animals are innately predisposed to rapidly learn to fear certain objects or situations that have historically posed significant threats to […]