PSCH 270 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Classical Conditioning, Reinforcement
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* behavior that is followed by satisfying consequences will be repeated; behavior that is followed by unpleasant consequences will be discouraged. * behaviors followed by pleasant stimuli are strengthened. * also negative reinforcement (encourage behavior with a negative stimulus) * behaviors that terminate a negative stimulus are strengthened. Modeling: learning by watching and imitating others" behaviors. * also, escape or avoidance of adverse events. Behavior modification: to modify behavior, change the consequences. * reinforce desired behavior and apply extinction to undesirable behavior. * used primarily to treat phobias and anxiety. * counter conditioning combines deep muscle relaxation and gradual exposure to the feared condition or object. Meant to make relationship between physical and emotional response and correct them. * starts with minimal anxiety producing condition and gradually progresses to most feared. If someone is afraid of heights you would gradually increase the height they are at. You would also try to keep their body relaxed.
