PSY 202 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Classical Conditioning, Psy, Operant Conditioning
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Abnormal behavior is learned behavior: classical conditioning - counterconditioning, systematic desensitization, example: phobia - fear of rabbits. Cs (rabbit) > cr (relaxation: virtual reality, in vivo : in a situation that causes you the most fear, aversion conditioning, example: cigarette cessation programs. Predator approach was the same, but no attacks were made. Sheep then became more defensive of itself toward wolves. Too much of a good thing will start to make you feel nauseated: operant conditioning - behavior modification, positive reinforcement. Behavior > o (behavior slowly decreases: aversive control (punishment) Behavior > - - (behavior rapidly decreases: example: autism, autistic children who are severely psychotic would have a tendency to display self-destructive behavior. Incongruence: discrepancy between perceived and true self, generates feelings of anxiety, stress, therapeutic environment, client can actually cure themselves. Let their ovp sort out what they need to do solve their psych disorder: unconditional positive regard, empathy, congruence/genuineness, nondirective approach.
