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Phobias and addictions are two emotional difficulties which learning theorists can account for. Answer the following in at least 200 words.

Explore how phobias can be developed through classical conditioning
Explore how additions can be developed through operant conditioning distinguish between classical and operant conditioning
Explain what extinction means and how it is achieved in both classical and operant conditioning

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