Although World War II air raids were extremely traumatic for those who experienced them, few of these people developed lasting phobic reactions to overhead planes. This fact is best explained in terms of

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The fact that few people developed lasting phobic reactions to overhead planes despite experiencing traumatic air raids suggests that genetic predispositions play a role in the development of phobias. This is supported by research that has shown a genetic contribution to anxiety disorders, including specific phobias.

Although World War II Air Raids Were Extremely Traumatic for Those