behavioural approach to explaining phobias Flashcards
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Mowrer
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2 process model. Classical conditioning explains how phobias are learnt. Operant conditioning explains how they are maintained.
2
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Watson + Rayner
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Little Albert conditioned to fear white rats. Support for behavioural explanation of phobias.
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DiNardo et al
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not everyone bitten by a dog is afraid of dogs. 2 process model is incomplete. Counter for behavioural explanation of phobias.
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Seligman
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biological preparedness. Ancient fears. Some so not have an event (fires, heights). Evolution. Other explanation for behavioural approach to explaining phobias.
