Julie is being treated for her fear of flying. It seems that the fear has been extinguished, but the therapist wants to see her again in a few months. Most likely, the therapist is concerned about
A)higher-order conditioning
B)exposure treatment
C)spontaneous recovery
D)positive punishment
E)the loss of cue value

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The therapist is likely concerned about spontaneous recovery, which is a phenomenon where a previously extinguished response re-emerges after a period of no exposure to the conditioned stimulus. This is a common concern in treatments for fears and phobias, where symptoms can return after being successfully treated.

Julie Is Being Treated for Her Fear of Flying