Read the following descriptions of behaviour:
A Amara experiences a surge of intense anxiety and a racing pulse whenever she smells chlorine, because during a severe storm last year, a terrifying bolt of lightning struck nearby while she was swimming in an outdoor pool. She now refuses to go near any public swimming pools.
B Toby watches his older cousin, Sam, receive enthusiastic praise and a cash reward from their grandmother for helping to clear the weeds in her overgrown garden. The following weekend, Toby offers to help clear his grandmother's garden.
Explain Amara's behaviour using learning theories.
Explain Toby's behaviour using learning theories.
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