Wendy went swimming in the ocean last week and became mildly fearful when she swallowed a lot of water and felt as though she would drown. Now she is petrified of going into the ocean. This best illustrates ________

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Wendy's fear of going into the ocean stems from her direct experience of swallowing water and feeling as though she would drown. This is an example of classically conditioned fear based on direct experience.

Wendy Went Swimming in the Ocean Last Week and Became