Which Pair of Processes Are Involved in the Acquisition of Phobias

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which pair of processes are involved in the acquisition of phobias and also the tendency of phobias to show a high resistance to extinction

• A) classical and operant conditioning 
• B) positive and negative reinforcement 
• C) operant conditioning and observation learning 
• D) reinforcement and punishment

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