Classical conditioning has been useful in the field of abnormal psychology primarily by ____.
A) explaining the acquisition of phobias and other human behaviors
B) emphasizing the voluntary nature of human behavior
C) exploring how abnormal behavior is learned through observation of disturbed models
D) demonstrating the importance of the consequences of behavior

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Classical conditioning explains how involuntary responses to certain stimuli can be learned, which is crucial in understanding the acquisition of phobias and other behaviors where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a fear response.

Classical Conditioning Has Been Useful in the Field of Abnormal