Reduction of Anxiety That Occurs When Feared Objects Are Avoided

question 59

Multiple Choice

Reduction of anxiety that occurs when feared objects are avoided is the basis of which explanation of phobic avoidance?

• A)Biological
• B)Classical conditioning
• C)Operant conditioning
• D)Cognitive
• E)Humanistic

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