A phobia is the
A) stimulus that naturally evokes a specific response.
B) gradual appearance of the CR in response to the CS.
C) sudden return of a response that had formerly been extinguished.
D) irrational fear of particular objects or situations.

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A phobia is an irrational fear of a particular object or situation that leads to avoidance or intense discomfort. It is not a stimulus that evokes a specific response, the gradual appearance of a CR, or the sudden return of a response.

A Phobia Is the