Erin hates snakes, even though she has never been bitten or been close to one. She developed her feelings by seeing how scared her mother was when she came across them in the garden, or even when...

Erin hates snakes, even though she has never been bitten or been close to one. She developed her feelings by seeing how scared her mother was when she came across them in the garden, or even when watching a movie or television show where there was a snake. Erin’s attitude toward snakes was most likely acquired through

a. direct contact. c. interaction with others.

b. direct instruction. d. vicarious conditioning.