Marcus has developed a severe phobia of escalators (escalaphobia) after his shoelace became trapped in one when he was a child, causing him to experience a sudden, intense panic attack.
Explain how one behavioural treatment based on learning theory could be used to help Marcus overcome his phobia.
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