A preschooler got water up her nose the first time she went swimming. She is now too afraid of water to take a bath. This is an example of

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Fear conditioning is the process by which an individual learns to associate a neutral stimulus (such as water) with a negative outcome (such as getting water up their nose) and therefore develops a fear response. This is likely the case for the preschooler who is now too afraid of water to take a bath.

A Preschooler Got Water Up Her Nose the First Time