Chap 6 Punishment

Question 0

What is exposure therapy for PTSD?

Answer 0

graded desensitization or extinction

Question 1

What 2 horrible disorders occur when non contingent punishment is applied?

Answer 1

1. Learned helplessness (from inescapable/constant punishment) –> animal shuts down/gives up on avoiding the punishment and becomes depressed
2. Experimental Neurosis (from unpredictable/random punishment) –> results in PTSD and either causes hyper-vigilance (always alert to the point where its unhealthy) or depression (giving up)