The _____ perspective suggests that one way of acquiring a fear reaction that may turn into a phobia is through modeling-that is, through observation and imitation.
A) psychodynamic
B) cognitive
C) behavioral
D) sociocultural

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The behavioral perspective emphasizes the role of learning in the development of phobias. Modeling is one of the ways that people can learn to fear something. This means that they observe others reacting fearfully to an object or situation and then imitate that behavior. The other options - psychodynamic, cognitive, and sociocultural - do not specifically focus on the role of learning and modeling in the development of phobias.

The _____ Perspective Suggests That One Way of Acquiring a Fear