A snake phobia can be eliminated by

A) positively reinforcing subjects for touching snakes.
B) simply ignoring it.
C) having subjects observe a live model, then actually handle the snake.
D) focusing on internal representational systems.

Snake Phobia

An intense, irrational fear of snakes, often leading to avoidance behavior.

Positively Reinforcing

Providing a favorable or desirable outcome following a behavior, which increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Internal Representational Systems

The mental processes involved in how individuals perceive, represent, and store information from the world around them.