Lauryn Has an Irrational Fear of Flying

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Essay

Lauryn has an irrational fear of flying. Use classical conditioning theory to explain how she learned this fear. Provide a definition of conditioned stimulus, unconditioned stimulus, conditioned response, unconditioned response, and indicate each term that is used in Lauryn's conditioning.

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Definitions:

Neurotoxin

A neurotoxin is a toxic substance that disrupts the normal function of nerve cells, potentially causing damage to the nervous system and leading to neurological symptoms or disorders.

Disinhibition Theory

Explanation holding that alcohol has a selective depressant effect on the brain’s frontal cortex, which controls judgment, while sparing subcortical structures responsible for more instinctual behaviors, such as desire.

Learned Inhibitions

Behaviors learned through experience that prevent an individual from engaging in certain actions.

Alcohol

A psychoactive substance commonly found in beverages such as beer, wine, and spirits, and known for its depressant effects.