that learning new things does scare them and that is how they express it is through being stubborn and not cooperating instead.
if your daughter is being stubborn about potty training it may have more to do with the fear of growing up and learning something new than her just not wanting to learn.
when it comes to dealing with a stubborn daughter when you are potty training, staying patient and calm will be the key. you do not want to get upset by her behavior, since many times this lets her know that what she is doing is bothering you and getting a reaction from you.
these negative reactions so to speak 