A man who has an extreme snake phobia was told repeatedly as a child about the dangers of snakes in high grass.He also was encouraged to wear rubber boots to protect himself, even on city streets.What mode of developing a phobia does this example illustrate?

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This example illustrates information transmission, where a phobia develops through hearing about the dangers of snakes from others, in this case, being told repeatedly as a child about the dangers.

A Man Who Has an Extreme Snake Phobia Was Told