Erin has an exaggerated fear of flying. She refuses to board an airplane and avoids airports altogether. This is an example of associative learning; therefore, which type of therapy is most likely to be helpful in her case?
A) cognitive
B) classical conditioning
C) modeling
D) psychodynamic

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Classical conditioning is a type of associative learning, and therapies based on this, such as exposure therapy, can help individuals like Erin by gradually reducing the fear response associated with flying.

Erin Has an Exaggerated Fear of Flying