A young boy is attacked by a large dog. He is now terribly afraid of all large dogs. His phobia of dogs is BEST explained by ________ theory.

A) behavior
B) psychoanalytic
C) psychobiological
D) humanistic

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theory of psychology and human behavior emphasizing unconscious motives and conflicts, originally developed by Sigmund Freud.

Behavior Theory

A theory that suggests that behaviors are learned and maintained through interactions with the environment, including stimuli and reinforcements.

Psychobiological

Relating to the biological underpinnings of psychological phenomena, emphasizing the interaction between biological processes and behavior.