Evaluation of behavioural explanation of phobias Flashcards
1
Q
How is the two process model a step forward? - good explanatory power
A
it explains how phobias can be maintained over time and this had important implications for treatment as it explained why patients needed to be exposed to the stimuli they fear
2
Q
What is a problem for the two process model?
A
suggests avoidance is motivated by reduction anxiety
3
Q
What did Bounton point out?
A
that evolutionary factors probably have an important role in phobias but two process model doesnt mention it
4
Q
What did Seligman say about biological preparedness? - problem for two process model
A
the innate predisposition to acquire fears
5
Q
How are they reductionist?
A
They don’t look at phobias from a trauma - don’t look at cognitive elements
