PSYC 2600H Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Systematic Desensitization, Cerebral Cortex, Observational Learning

• School: Trent University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 2600H
• Professor: Jeff Adams

Document Summary

S-r model (the ns becomes directly associated with the ucr and thus comes to elicit the same response as the ucr) S-s model (the ns becomes directly associated with the ucs and, because of this association, comes to elicit a response that"s related to the ucs) Activation of this center this activates another part of the cortex that produces the ucr. Preparatory-response theory (purpose of the cr is to prepare the organism for the presentation of the ucs: cr and the ucr can be different. Phobias (extreme, irrational fear reactions: not all are acquired through a direct process of classical conditioning, other variables that may be involved in the dev. Temperament (base level of emotionality & reactivity to stimulation) Genetically determined, affects how easy a cr is acquired. Preparedness (predisposition to learn certain kinds of associations more easily) History of control (history of being able to control important events in 1s environment)