Julian has a severe phobia of open, deep water. When he was ten years old, Julian went on a family boating holiday on a large lake. A sudden storm capsized the small boat, and Julian was plunged into the dark, freezing water, where he struggled to breathe and believed he would drown before rescue arrived. Now, as an adult, Julian completely avoids lakes, seas, or even large swimming pools. Whenever his friends invite him to beach holidays or lakeside cabins, he immediately declines, choosing to stay home instead because it relieves his intense anxiety.
Discuss the two-process model of phobias. Refer to Julian's phobia in your answer.
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