According to the principles of classical conditioning, which of the forms of therapy would be most effective at treating a person with a conditioned phobia for white rats?

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Classical conditioning suggests that phobias can be treated by gradually exposing the individual to the feared stimulus in a safe and controlled environment until the fear response is extinct. This is known as systematic desensitization and would involve the therapist placing the person in a peaceful and pleasant situation with a white rat several times until they no longer show fear of the rat. Talking about unconscious conflicts (A), receiving unconditional positive regard (C), and observing a role model (D) are not directly related to the principles of classical conditioning and may not be as effective in treating a conditioned phobia.

According to the Principles of Classical Conditioning, Which of the Forms