When an individual has a phobia, the irrational fear and anxiety that the person experiences is a(n)
A)conditioned response.
B)unconditioned response.
C)conditioned stimulus.
D)unconditioned stimulus.

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A phobia is considered a conditioned response because it is a learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an anxiety-producing event or situation.

When an Individual Has a Phobia, the Irrational Fear and Anxiety