Asked by Melissa Foley on Jun 21, 2024
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According to one theory, people develop a phobia of an object if they see that object and then feel pain. Evidence against this simple theory includes the fact that
A) many people have phobias of objects with which they have had no unpleasant experiences.
B) systematic desensitization is an effective way of treating phobias.
C) anyone who is successfully treated for one phobia immediately develops another one.
D) the most common objects of phobias are totally harmless objects such as trees and houses.
Phobia
An extreme or irrational fear or aversion to something, often resulting in avoidance behavior and distress.
Systematic Desensitization
A therapeutic technique used to help individuals overcome phobias and anxiety, involving gradual exposure to the feared object or situation.
- Acquire insight into the involvement of classical conditioning in phobia development.
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La'Kourtney GabrielleJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
This choice suggests that the simple theory of developing a phobia based on a negative experience does not apply to all cases because there are many people who have phobias of objects without any unpleasant experiences.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire insight into the involvement of classical conditioning in phobia development.