Which phobia is easiest to eliminate?
A) fear of flying
B) fear of public speaking
C) fear of meeting new people
D) prepared fears

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Prepared fears, such as fear of snakes or spiders, are thought to be hardwired and thus more challenging to eliminate. The options A, B, and C involve complex social or situational anxieties that, with targeted therapy like cognitive-behavioral therapy, can often be more readily addressed and managed. However, the question as stated might be misleading because it suggests there's a universally "easiest" phobia to eliminate, which is not accurate. Effectiveness of treatment can vary widely among individuals. The term "prepared fears" typically refers to those fears that are evolutionarily ingrained and thus might be more resistant to change, not easier to eliminate. Therefore, without a clear, universally agreed-upon definition of "prepared fears" in the context of being easier to eliminate, and considering the potential for misunderstanding the term, it's important to clarify that the effectiveness of phobia treatment is highly individualized.

Which Phobia Is Easiest to Eliminate