Brian has a phobia of balloons.He can't tolerate the squeaky sound of the rubber of balloons.If he is near a balloon,all he can think about is the panic he'll feel when the balloon pops.According to Dominic Murphy,what is the most likely cause of Brian's phobia?

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Brian's fear of balloons is most likely a result of conditioning, where he has associated the sound of a balloon popping with danger or panic. This could have been initiated by a past traumatic event or reinforced through frequent exposure to balloons and their subsequent popping. The other options, such as evolutionary history, genetics, or a biological sensitivity to loud noises, are not as applicable in this specific case.

Brian Has a Phobia of Balloons