The learning of phobias is a very good example of which certain type of classical conditioning?
A) instinctive drift
B) innate learning
C) conditioned taste aversion
D) conditioned emotional response

Question

The learning of phobias is a very good example of which certain type of classical conditioning?
A) instinctive drift 
B) innate learning
C) conditioned taste aversion
D) conditioned emotional response

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The learning of phobias is a classic example of conditioned emotional response in classical conditioning. Phobias are acquired through repeated association of a neutral stimulus (such as a spider) with a negative or aversive stimulus (such as a painful sting) resulting in a fear response even in the absence of the aversive stimulus.

The Learning of Phobias Is a Very Good Example of Which