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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 covering edexcel A Level Psychology Learning theories and phobias for A Level Psychology. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 format. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.