A person develops a fear of public speaking after a negative experience. How can classical conditioning be used to help them overcome this fear?

• A. Forcing the person to speak publicly until the fear disappears.
• B. Punishing the person whenever they express fear of public speaking.
• C. Gradually exposing the person to public speaking in a supportive environment while associating it with positive feedback.
• D. Avoiding all public speaking opportunities.

Answer: (C)