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

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Classical conditioning is involved in the acquisition of phobias, as the fear response becomes associated with a previously neutral stimulus. Operant conditioning is also involved, as avoidance behaviors are reinforced by the reduction of anxiety. This reinforcement can make it difficult to extinguish a phobia, as the individual has learned that the avoidance behavior is effective at reducing anxiety.

Which of the Following Pairs of Processes Are Involved in the Acquisition