PSYB45H3 Chapter Notes -Systematic Desensitization, Behaviorism, Virtual Reality
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Doesn"t erase the memory of original respondent learning. Extinguished cr can reappear, especially if the cs occurs in a context different from the one where extinction was carried out relapse in a cer. Reappearance of extinguished cr occur in 3 ways: spontaneous recovery, renewal, reinstatement. If cs and us are presented together after extinction, rapid return of cs: ex: after overcoming fear of elevators, if neg exp w/ elevator, fear returns. Substitute a competing or incompatible behaviour for the cr when the cs is present. Weakens bond b. w these stimuli and the anxiety. Presents the cs without the us, extinction is part of the process. Other interventions using counter conditioning has person imagine social situations in which a. Relaxation: state of calmness with low psychological & physiological tension or arousal. Many techniques, regardless following should be kept in mind: setting comfortable place, seated or reclining, session length & schedule set aside regular time.
