Which Behavioral Assumption Has Not Been Supported by Research

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which behavioral assumption has not been supported by research?

• A) Fear can be acquired through modeling.
• B) Phobias are always acquired through classical conditioning in humans.
• C) Animals can learn to make avoidance responses.
• D) Phobias can be acquired through classical conditioning in humans.

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