Which Statement MOST Accurately Reflects Current Research Findings Regarding Phobias

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Multiple Choice

Which statement MOST accurately reflects current research findings regarding phobias?

• A) Phobias are always a result of classical conditioning.
• B) Phobias are almost always a result of classical conditioning.
• C) Phobias ordinarily are a result of classical conditioning.
• D) Phobias may be a result of classical conditioning.

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