Brian Has a Phobia of Balloons

question 16

Multiple Choice

Brian has a phobia of balloons.He can't tolerate the squeaky sound of the rubber of balloons.If he is near a balloon,all he can think about is the panic he'll feel when the balloon pops.According to Dominic Murphy,what is the most likely cause of Brian's phobia?

• A)evolutionary history.
• B)conditioning.
• C)genetics.
• D)a biological sensitivity to loud noises.

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