From the learning perspective, the fear component of posttraumatic stress disorder is learned through ______.
A) classical conditioning
B) vicarious learning
C) operant conditioning
D) prepared conditioning

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The fear component of posttraumatic stress disorder is learned through classical conditioning, which involves the pairing of a neutral stimulus (such as a certain sound or smell) with a traumatic event. This leads to the development of a conditioned response (fear, anxiety) to the previously neutral stimulus.

From the Learning Perspective, the Fear Component of Posttraumatic Stress