Humans have evolved a remarkable ability to effortlessly learn which stimuli in their environment predict potential threats, enabling them to survive in the complex world. According to the widely accepted Preparedness Theory, one can learn the association between emotionally prepared stimuli (e.g., fearful faces) and negative outcomes (e.g., electric shocks) even when these stimuli are outside of conscious awareness.
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