For a phobia to occur,there must always be a prior aversive experience with the phobic stimulus.

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This statement is false. While some phobias do develop after a prior aversive experience, others can develop due to genetic factors or without any clear environmental trigger. Additionally, some research suggests that phobias may be learned through observation of others, without the individual directly experiencing an aversive event themselves.

For a Phobia to Occur,there Must Always Be a Prior