Which of the following illustrates how cognitive variables may act to maintain acquired fears?

A. Jane no longer went to the park due to her fear of dogs.
B. Karen would think happy thoughts whenever she drove over a bridge.
C. Ryan's fear of heights caused him to obsess over how high up he was in a building.
D. Melvin knew that his heart was racing because he was afraid.


Answer: C

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