Which of the following scenarios illustrates the influence of temperament on the development of phobias?
A) Paula is more afraid of insects than she is afraid of lizards.
B) Burton is more afraid of heights than Benny is.
C) Rachel starts fearing snakes after she learns that her best friend is afraid of snakes.
D) Vivian is more afraid of ghosts than he is afraid of thieves.

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Temperament refers to the inherent aspects of an individual's personality, such as their emotional reactivity and intensity. The scenario with Burton and Benny illustrates how individual differences in temperament can influence the level of fear or phobia one might have towards something, in this case, heights, without implying that the fear was learned or influenced by external factors like social learning or specific experiences.

Which of the Following Scenarios Illustrates the Influence of Temperament