Explaining and Treating Phobias

Question 1

What are the stages of the two process model?

Answer 1

Classical conditioning -initiation

Operant conditioning -maintenance

Question 2

What is the two process model?

Answer 2

A theory that explains the two processes that lead to the development of phobias they begin through classical conditioning and are maintained through operant conditioning

Question 3

What are the two methods to treating phobias?

Answer 3

Flossing and Systematic desensitisation

Question 4

What is systematic desensitisation?

Answer 4

A form of behavioural therapy used to treat phobias and other anxiety disorders. A client is gradually exposed to the threatening situation under relaxed conditions until the anxiety reaction is extinguished

Question 5

What is flooding?

Answer 5

A form of behavioural therapy used to treat phobias and other anxiety disorders. A client is exposed to an extreme form of the threatening the threatening situation under relaxed situations until the anxiety reaction is extinguished