pavlovian applications Flashcards
emotional response to a stimulus acquired through classical conditioning
conditioned emotional response
use of pavlovian conditioning to reverse the unwanted effects of prior conditioning
counter conditioning
reduction in the rate of responding due to the non-contingent presentation of an aversive CS.
condition suppresion
person gradually exposed to the fear-evoking stimulus while feeling relaxed. VRET
exposure therapy.
prejudice directed toward certain ethnic, racial and religious groups.
naturally occuring conditioning
CS that elicits inappropriate sexual arousal is followed by a noxious US.
aversion therapy
one avoids certain foods or drinks because they’re not good or could be dangerous.
conditioned food avoidance