Makayla developed an intense fear of flying five years ago when she was in a plane crash. The fact that today she can again fly without distress indicates that her fear has undergone

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Extinction refers to the weakening and eventual disappearance of a learned response, such as fear in this case, when the stimulus that originally triggered the response is no longer present. Makayla's ability to fly without distress indicates that her fear of flying has been extinguished over time.

Makayla Developed an Intense Fear of Flying Five Years Ago