Describe How Extinction Occurs in the Context of Classical Conditioning

question 417

Essay

Describe how extinction occurs in the context of classical conditioning.

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Definitions:

Immediate Pain

The experience of pain that occurs directly following an injury or other harmful stimulus.

Opiate Drug

A category of drugs derived from opium, used for their pain-relieving properties, but also known for their high potential for addiction and abuse.

Sensation Of Pleasure

A positive feeling or state of happiness and satisfaction derived from fulfilling experiences or the engagement of enjoyable stimuli.

Agonist

A molecule that increases a neurotransmitter’s action.