For a Phobia to Occur,there Must Always Be a Prior

question 292

True/False

For a phobia to occur,there must always be a prior aversive experience with the phobic stimulus.

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Definitions:

Acquaintances

Individuals known by someone, but with whom they do not have a close emotional relationship.

Coping Strategy

Techniques or methods that individuals use to manage stress, challenges, or trauma in their lives.

Self-Blame

The act of attributing failure or negative events to one's own actions or deficiencies, often ignoring external circumstances.

Rationalization

A defense mechanism where an individual justifies actions or feelings with seemingly logical explanations, often to hide the true reasons.