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Karen Loera
on Nov 22, 2024Verified
According to the two-factor theory of phobias, avoidance or escape serves as a __________ which prevents classically conditioned fears from being unlearned.
A) positive punisher
B) negative reinforcer
C) negative punisher
D) neutral stimulus
E) positive reinforcer
Two-Factor Theory
A psychological theory proposing that emotions are based on physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation of that arousal.
Negative Reinforcer
An unpleasant stimulus that, when removed after a response, increases the likelihood of that response occurring in the future.
Classically Conditioned
A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.
- Clarify the theories and research outcomes related to the biological and behavioral characteristics of fear and anxiety.
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Learning Objectives
- Clarify the theories and research outcomes related to the biological and behavioral characteristics of fear and anxiety.