Jessica's mother is afraid of snakes. Although Jessica has never actually seen a snake, her mother has told her time and again to be careful to look out for them when she is walking. Now Jessica has an intense fear of snakes and refuses to walk in the grass. This is an example of __________.
A. vicarious conditioning of a phobia
B. classical conditioning of a phobia
C. operant conditioning of a phobia
D. unconscious displacement of anxiety onto a phobic object
Answer: A
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