A child with a parent who has a phobia of heights may also develop a similar phobia by
A) being punished for climbing a ladder.
B) observing the phobia in the parent.
C) being kept away from high places.
D) being rewarded for not seeking out high places.
E) inheriting a closed genetic program.

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Observing the phobia in a parent can lead to a child developing a similar phobia through a process known as social learning or modeling, where the child learns and internalizes behaviors by watching others, especially significant figures like parents.

A Child with a Parent Who Has a Phobia of Heights