A child develops a fear of swimming after nearly drowning. How can classical conditioning be used to help the child overcome this fear?

• A. Gradually exposing the child to water in a safe and controlled environment while associating it with positive experiences.
• B. Forcing the child to swim until the fear disappears.
• C. Avoiding all contact with water to prevent fear.
• D. Punishing the child whenever they express fear of water.

Answer: (A)