Which of the Following Is Likely to Maintain or Strengthen

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is likely to maintain or strengthen conditioned fears over time?

• A) A genetic vulnerability to phobias
• B) Overestimating the likelihood that the event will reoccur
• C) Having previously experienced a less traumatic event
• D) Viewing the trauma as uncontrollable and inescapable

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Definitions:

Psychological Processes

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Obedience To Authority

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Cross-Cultural Research

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