Treatment for phobias using a classical conditioning approach involves exposure to the _______ in the absence of the _______, while using response prevention.

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In classical conditioning, the conditioned stimulus (CS) is what triggers the phobic response, and the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) is the original trigger of the response. Treatment involves exposure to the CS without the UCS to help the individual learn that the CS no longer predicts the UCS, aiming to extinguish the phobic response.

Treatment for Phobias Using a Classical Conditioning Approach Involves Exposure