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The big idea

The big idea

Flowchart showing classical conditioning acquisition, operant conditioning maintenance, and social learning routes to phobias

Learning theories take a behaviourist view and explain phobias as fears learned through experience. A phobia is an intense, persistent fear that causes avoidance and disrupts everyday life.

Learning theories and phobias Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Learning theories and phobias

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel A Level Psychology Learning theories and phobias. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.

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