Erin hates snakes, even though she has never been bitten by or close to one. She developed her feelings by seeing how scared her mother was when she came across them in the garden or even when watching a movie or television show in which there was a snake. Erin's attitude toward snakes was most likely acquired through __________.

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Erin's attitude toward snakes was acquired through vicarious conditioning, as she learned to fear them by observing her mother's fearful reactions even though she had never had direct contact with a snake.

Erin Hates Snakes, Even Though She Has Never Been Bitten