Why Is It Important to Repeat Exposure Therapy,even After the Phobia

question 195

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to repeat exposure therapy,even after the phobia seems to be gone?​

• A)To prevent stimulus discrimination
• B)​To prevent extinction
• C)​To prevent spontaneous recovery 
• D)​To prevent stimulus generalization

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A concept in behavioral psychology where a behavior is encouraged by rewarding it, thereby increasing the likelihood of its recurrence.

Aversive Punishment

Aversive Punishment involves applying an unpleasant stimulus with the goal of decreasing or eliminating an undesirable behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

The strengthening of a behavior because it removes or decreases an unpleasant experience or outcome.

Aversive Punishment

A form of punishment that involves introducing an unpleasant or painful stimulus in order to reduce the likelihood of a behavior reoccurring.