Carlos Has an Intense Fear of Public Speaking,which Hinders His

question 27

Essay

Carlos has an intense fear of public speaking,which hinders his advancement in his job.He is an assistant professor of economics and must speak regularly to large classes of students.He must also present his research to his peers within the university and at large academic conferences.
Using principles of classical conditioning,develop a plan to help Carlos reduce his fear of public speaking.Be specific as to which principle(s)you are applying and how they work.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Peer Learning

An educational approach where individuals learn from the expertise and insights of their equals or colleagues.

Cooperative Learning

An educational approach involving groups of students working together to solve a problem or achieve a common goal.

Projection

A defense mechanism where one attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motivations to someone else.