Carl and Jemal have both been bitten by stray dogs. Carl has a dog of his own at home that he loves. Jemal has little experience with dogs. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Both boys are likely to develop a phobia because of the traumatic nature of the event.
B. Carl is more likely to develop a phobia because his schema of dogs has been violated.
C. Carl is less likely to develop a phobia because he has had lots of earlier positive experiences with dogs.
D. The likelihood of either boy developing a phobia depends on his sensitivity to pain.
Answer: C
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