Chiquita is afraid of robots.Her phobia was likely acquired through __________ and is maintained through __________,as she avoids contact with robots,which helps her anxiety.
A)operant conditioning;positive reinforcement
B)classical conditioning;negative reinforcement
C)instrumental conditioning;classical conditioning
D)observational conditioning;avoidance conditioning

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Chiquita's fear of robots was likely acquired through classical conditioning, as she may have had a negative experience or association with a robot that has now conditioned her fear response. Her avoidance of robots is maintained through negative reinforcement, as avoiding robots reduces her anxiety and fear.

Chiquita Is Afraid of Robots