Perpetuated By Operant Conditioning: Psychological Factors Contributing To Phobia

Question 1

What happens after the acquisition of phobia through classical conditioning?

Answer 1

Phobia is typically maintained (perpetuated) through operant conditioning

Question 2

If a boy is scared of spiders and is given relief by avoiding them. What does the relief act as?

Answer 2

A negative reinforcement

Question 3

What does the negative reinforcement result in?

Answer 3

Avoiding the phobic stimulus wherever possible in the future

Question 4

How is phobia maintained (perpetuated) over time?

Answer 4

Avoiding the phobic stimulus doesn’t allow the individual to get rid of the phobia