Milo has such a fear of flying insects that he refuses to go outdoors in the summer.When asked to explain Milo's phobia,what would a behavioural psychologist most likely say?
A)Milo is being reinforced for not going outdoors by a reduction in anxiety.
B)Milo believes that flying insects are symbolic of freedom from dependency.
C)Milo has a neurological disorder that is causing his symptoms.
D)Milo has a misperception that flying insects are dangerous.

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A behavioural psychologist would most likely attribute Milo's fear of flying insects to his learning history, where not going outdoors has been reinforced by a reduction in anxiety. This means that avoiding the situation of being outside in the summer where flying insects are present reduces Milo's anxiety and reinforces his tendency to avoid it.

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