Casey and Josh have both been bitten by strange dogs. Casey has a dog of his own at home that he loves. Josh has little experience with dogs. Which is likely to develop a phobia?
A) Both boys are likely to develop a phobia because of the traumatic nature of the event.
B) Casey is more likely to develop a phobia because his schema of dogs has been violated.
C) Casey is less likely to develop a phobia because he has had lots of earlier positive experiences with dogs.
D) It will depend on which boy is more sensitive to pain.

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Casey is less likely to develop a phobia because he has had prior positive experiences with dogs that may counterbalance the traumatic experience. Josh, on the other hand, lacks experience with dogs, which may make him more susceptible to developing a phobia as a result of the dog bite incident.

Casey and Josh Have Both Been Bitten by Strange Dogs