Counterconditioning Refers to the Process Of

question 150

Multiple Choice

Counterconditioning refers to the process of:

• A) gradually reducing the stimulus intensity to gradually reduce response intensity.
• B) presenting a UCS for a response that is incompatible with the CR that one wants eliminated.
• C) removing all reinforcement for a particular behavior in order to eliminate it.
• D) punishing a behavior that one wishes to eliminate.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by accelerating the heart rate, increasing blood pressure, and dilating the airways, among other responses.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting relaxation and recovery after periods of stress.

Digestion

The biological process by which the body breaks down food into absorbable nutrients.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion proposing that emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events.