Explaining Phobias Flashcards
1
Q
What is the 2 process model?
A
Proposed by Mowrer
Based on behavioural
Phobias are …
1) Acquired by CC
2) Maintained by OC
Avoiding= negatively reinforces
2
Q
Watson and Rayner example
A
1920
Little Albert
UCS- loud noise
UCR- crying
NS- white rat
3
Q
AO3- NOT ALL
A
❌Genetic vulnerability
DiNardo found not all bitten by dog develops phobia
E.g. diathesis- stress
Environmentally reductionist
4
Q
AO3- Biological
A
❌ Seligman
Innate, evolutionary disposition
Bio preparedness
More explanatory power than 2 process
5
Q
AO3- Forgets
A
❌narrow situations
Many cannot. Remember emergence
✅Ost suggests did happen but forgot 2 process still useful
