Describe (Or Diagram)how Counterconditioning Was Involved to Help Susan Overcome

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Essay

Describe (or diagram)how counterconditioning was involved to help Susan overcome her fear of attempting a double axel jump.

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Definitions:

Reward Pathway

A brain circuit that reinforces rewarding stimuli and behaviors, typically involving dopamine pathways critical for motivation and pleasure.

Mesolimbic Dopamine

The mesolimbic dopamine pathway is a key part of the brain's reward system, involved in the regulation of pleasure, reward, and reinforcement learning.

Specific Receptors

Specialized cells or protein molecules that respond to particular chemicals, such as neurotransmitters or hormones, in the body.

THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive compound found in cannabis that is responsible for its intoxicating effects.