Last year Bongi went to a psychologist and was cured of her dog phobia. Today, however, while jogging in the park she was overcome with anxiety when she saw a young man jogging toward her with his golden retriever on a leash. Apparently, Bongi's dog phobia

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Spontaneous recovery refers to the reappearance of a previously extinguished response after a period without exposure to the conditioned stimulus. In Bongi's case, her fear of dogs reemerged unexpectedly after a period of not experiencing the phobia, indicating spontaneous recovery.

Last Year Bongi Went to a Psychologist and Was Cured