In a research study, cancer patients, prior to undergoing chemotherapy, are given a drink in a container with a bright orange lid. After pairing the drink with chemotherapy, the patients experiences distress and nausea when presented with the container. This study supports what theory of phobias?

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This study supports the theory of classical conditioning, where an unconditioned stimulus (chemotherapy) that naturally causes a response (distress and nausea) is paired with a neutral stimulus (a drink in a container with a bright orange lid). Over time, the neutral stimulus alone comes to evoke the response, demonstrating how phobias or conditioned responses can develop through association.

In a Research Study, Cancer Patients, Prior to Undergoing Chemotherapy