Abimbola is deathly afraid of roaches - they will scream and flee if they see one. However, they are able to hold and play with their friend's scarab beetle. This difference in behavior is an example of:
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They scream and flee from roaches, indicating a strong fear response, while they can hold and play with a scarab beetle, showing comfort and enjoyment. Show more…
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