Classical conditioning can help people overcome their fears using something called exposure therapy.

So, what is exposure therapy?

It’s a way to slowly get used to something that scares you, like a spider or heights.

Here’s how it works:

1. First, you face the thing you’re afraid of, which is called the conditioned stimulus.

2. At the same time, you also enjoy a positive experience, known as the unconditioned stimulus.

By doing this more than once, your fear starts to go down.

Here are some important facts:

• About 75% of people feel much less anxious after going through exposure therapy.

• Studies show that it works in 85% of cases for specific phobias.

With practice, you learn how to handle your fear better and cope with it.