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Bella Is Afraid of Balloons, Because of the Loud Sound

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Bella is afraid of balloons, because of the loud sound they might suddenly make should they pop. To help her overcome this fear, Bella must sit in a room filled with balloons while the therapist continuously pops each one. After a while, Bella realizes that her fear is unjustified and even begins to pop balloons herself. This technique is known as


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Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Evolutionary Theory

A theory that explains the diversity of life on Earth and the processes by which organisms change over generations through mechanisms such as natural selection and genetic drift.

Social Exclusion

The process or state where individuals or groups are systematically blocked from rights, opportunities, and resources that are normally available to members of a society.

Evolutionary Theory

A theory that explains psychological traits as adaptations shaped by natural selection to solve problems of survival and reproduction.

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