When Maya was 3 years old, she was swarmed by bees. Now she doesn't like bees and fears them. Her attitude was shaped by ______.

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Maya's fear of bees is likely a result of classical conditioning, where the negative experience of being swarmed by bees at 3 years old became associated with bees in her mind, causing her to fear them. Social learning (B) would involve observing others' reactions to bees and imitating their behavior, while operant conditioning (C) would involve Maya's behavior being reinforced or punished by the consequences of interacting with bees. Self-affirmation (D) involves reminding oneself of positive qualities and values to improve self-esteem and would not apply in this situation.

When Maya Was 3 Years Old, She Was Swarmed by Bees