A behavioral therapist has a client who has a terrible fear of flying insects. If she is asked to explain the origins of his fear, she is most likely to look for an explanation that focuses on
a. thought processes whenever he encounters the word "insect."
b. unconscious conflicts that originated in his childhood.
c. bad experiences that he may have had with bees.
d. brain mechanisms that are active during his phobic responses.
Answer: c. bad experiences that he may have had with bees.
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