Shawna is terrified of cats as she was bitten by a cat in her childhood. She consciously avoids encountering cats and leaves places quickly if she happens to see one. As explained by the process of _____, these brief encounters may _____ Shawna's fear of cats.
A) incubation; reduce
B) incubation; enhance
C) selective sensitization; enhance
D) selective sensitization; reduce

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Incubation refers to the process where brief exposures to the feared object or situation can actually increase the fear associated with it. In Shawna's case, her brief encounters with cats could enhance her fear of cats, aligning with the concept of incubation.

Shawna Is Terrified of Cats as She Was Bitten by a Cat