explaining phobias

Question 1

what did mowrer propose

Answer 1

two process model

Question 2

what is the two process model

Answer 2

phobias are learn through classical conditioning and maintained through operant

Question 3

acquiring a phobia through classical conditioning

Answer 3

learning to associate something of which we initially have no fear with something that already triggers a fear response

Question 4

what study supports classical conditioning in phobias

Answer 4

little albert - mouse + loud noise

Question 5

maintaing a phobia

Answer 5

operant conditioning - phobic response is unpleasant so escaping from situatiion reduces fear - negative reinforcement

Question 6

ao3 for behaviourist explanation

Answer 6

+ real world applicaion > exposure therapies like systematic desensitisation
- Ost notes that many people with severe fears of snakes etc havent had any experiences
- dinardo found participnats in a control group who had a negative experinece with a dog didnt develop a phobia
+ research support > sue et al found people with phobias recall a specific incident / Little albert