One reason why phobias are so persistent is that they are related to ____________________, a kind of learning that is very resistant to extinction.

Extinction

In the context of psychology, the gradual weakening of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus.

Phobias

Phobias are intense, irrational fears of certain objects, activities, or situations that lead to avoidance behaviors and significant distress.

Learning

A process that leads to a change in behavior or knowledge that results from experience.