Perpetuated By Operant Conditioning: Psychological Factors Contributing To Phobia Flashcards
1
Q
What happens after the acquisition of phobia through classical conditioning?
A
Phobia is typically maintained (perpetuated) through operant conditioning
2
Q
If a boy is scared of spiders and is given relief by avoiding them. What does the relief act as?
A
A negative reinforcement
3
Q
What does the negative reinforcement result in?
A
Avoiding the phobic stimulus wherever possible in the future
4
Q
How is phobia maintained (perpetuated) over time?
A
Avoiding the phobic stimulus doesn’t allow the individual to get rid of the phobia
