The behavioural, emotional and cognitive characteristics of phobias, depression and OCD.

Question 1

How does classical conditioning help treat phobias?

Answer 1

Some experiences (UCS) result in a fear response (UCR). The phobic stimulus (NS) is associated with the UCS.. the outcome is the previously neutral object now (CS) results in fear (CR).

Question 2

How does operant conditioning help treat phobias?

Answer 2

I’m the case of phobias, the avoidance of the phobic stimulus reduces fear and is thus reinforcing.

Question 3

What is the two process model of phobia acquisition?

Answer 3

• operant conditioning.

- classical conditioning.

Question 4

What is systematic de-sensitisation?

Answer 4

• patients taught relaxation exercise.
• a desensitisation hierarchy is constructed.
• patient works through hierarchy.
• Patient eventually masters the feared situation.

Question 5

What is flooding?

Answer 5

The individual is taught relaxation techniques and experiences intense exposure to the Phoenix stimulus in one session.

Question 6

What is the effectiveness of SD?

Answer 6

75%

Question 7

Which method of treating phobias is most effective? SD or flooding?

Answer 7

Flooding is more effective but may make the fear worse.