According to social learning theory, why do individuals develop phobias?

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asked Jan 17 in Psychology by ArianneDuhig (610 points)

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answered Jan 17 by PatriciaOsbu (570 points)

Individuals develop phobias through the process of classical conditioning, where they learn to associate certain stimuli with a fear response.

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