When Wyatt was 5 years old, he was bitten by a dog. This experience was frightening and unpleasant to Wyatt, and he believes this is why he developed a phobia of dogs. Wyatt's belief corresponds to the general idea that anxiety disorders develop due to:

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Wyatt's phobia of dogs developed as a result of a negative experience, which is an example of learned behavior through negative reinforcement (the unpleasant experience of being bitten). This aligns with the concept that anxiety disorders can develop due to learned reinforcements and punishments.

When Wyatt Was 5 Years Old, He Was Bitten by a Dog