The Behavioural Approach to Explaining Phobias Flashcards
1
Q
What is classical conditioning?
A
Learning through association
2
Q
What is operant conditioning?
A
A form of learning in which behaviour is shaped and maintained by its consequences.
3
Q
What is the two-process model and who created it?
A
Mowrer - stated that phobias are acquired by classical conditioning and then maintained through operant conditioning. The escape of the phobia acts as a negative reinforcer, increasing likelihood of avoiding in future so maintained.
