According to your textbook, there are at least three ways of developing a phobia. Which is NOT one of these ways?
A)Experiencing a panic attack in a specific situation
B)Having a nightmare about a feared situation
C)Observing someone else experience severe fear
D)In certain conditions, being told about danger

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The textbook describes the three ways of developing a phobia as classical conditioning (associating a feared situation with a negative experience), observational learning (observing someone else experience fear), and information transmission (being told about the danger of a situation). Having a nightmare is not mentioned as a way of developing a phobia.

According to Your Textbook, There Are at Least Three Ways