Learning Theories and Phobias (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Definition of a phobia
Definition of a phobia
Extreme & disabling fear response to object/location/scenario
3 phobia types (SSA mnemonic)
3 phobia types (SSA mnemonic)
Specific, Social, Agoraphobia
Classical conditioning in phobia acquisition
Classical conditioning in phobia acquisition
Neutral stimulus + unconditioned stimulus → conditioned response
Operant conditioning role in phobias
Operant conditioning role in phobias
Maintains phobias via negative reinforcement of avoidance
OVIR mnemonic (social learning theory)
OVIR mnemonic (social learning theory)
Observation, Vicarious reinforcement, Imitation, Reinforcement
Systematic desensitisation treatment
Systematic desensitisation treatment
Gradual exposure from least to most fearful w/ relaxation
Reciprocal inhibition principle
Reciprocal inhibition principle
Anxiety & relaxation cannot occur simultaneously
Systematic desensitisation success rate (McGrath)
Systematic desensitisation success rate (McGrath)
75% of individuals with phobias responded to therapy
Flooding vs Implosion therapy difference
Flooding vs Implosion therapy difference
Flooding: actual exposure; Implosion: imagined exposure
Little Albert experiment demonstrated
Little Albert experiment demonstrated
Rat phobia created by pairing loud noise w/ white rat