Alejandro cringes and feels panic-stricken every time he drives over a suspension bridge. Which cognitive factor associated with phobias best describes his fear reaction?
A. oversensitivity to threatening cues
B. prepared conditioning
C. fear of the bridge collapsing
D. self-defeating thoughts and irrational beliefs
Answer: A
Psychology
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