According to Mowrer, phobic responses are acquired through _____ conditioning and maintained through _____ conditioning.

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According to Mowrer's two-factor theory, phobic responses are acquired through classical conditioning, where an individual learns to associate a neutral stimulus with a fear response. These responses are then maintained through operant conditioning, where the avoidance behavior is negatively reinforced by the reduction of fear, thus making the behavior more likely to occur in the future.

According to Mowrer, Phobic Responses Are Acquired Through _____ Conditioning