Classical Conditioning Accounts of Phobias

question 5

Multiple Choice

Classical conditioning accounts of phobias

• A) were strongly supported by B.F. Skinner.
• B) were first described by Freud.
• C) remain popular to this day.
• D) cannot explain many facets of phobias.
• E) help explain why certain fears persist.

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Definitions:

Arteriosclerosis

A condition characterised by the thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries, leading to restricted blood flow.

Hypertension

A chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, a crucial indicator of cardiovascular health.

Arteriosclerosis

The thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of artery walls, leading to restricted blood flow and increased risk of heart disease.