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Which of the following statements best fits the behavioural explanation of the development of phobias?

AModeling (shaping behaviour due to observation of other actions)

BGenetics alone affects the likelihood of an individual developing a phobia

CConflict in the psyche (conflict between id, ego and superego)

DThreat perception (how dangerous individual believes the threat to be)

Correct answer

A. Modeling (shaping behaviour due to observation of other actions)

Explanation

The correct answer is Modeling (shaping behaviour due to observation of other actions).

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