Distinguish between classical as well operant conditioning

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Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you discuss phobias and addictions as related to classical and operant conditioning. Phobias and addictions are two emotional difficulties which learning theorists can account for. Be sure to include the following:

• Distinguish between classical and operant conditioning.

• Explore how addictions can be developed through operant and classical conditioning.

• Explore how phobias can be developed through operant and classical conditioning.

• Explain what extinction means, how it applies to phobias and addictions and how it is achieved in both classical and operant conditioning.

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