Which of the following is an example of the development of a phobia through classical conditioning?

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This is an example of classical conditioning where Evelyn developed a phobia of elevators and other small, confined spaces after being attacked by a man in an elevator. The fear response (phobia) was conditioned to the specific situation (elevator) through an aversive event (attack). Option A is an example of a specific phobia that may have developed through classical conditioning or other factors. Option B is an example of anxiety that may have been triggered by a traumatic event (i.e., watching the aftermath of a severe tornado) but does not necessarily involve classical conditioning. Option D is an example of a fear that may have been acquired through information/observation (i.e., reading about tick-borne diseases).

Which of the Following Is an Example of the Development