called reciprocal inhibition‚ systematic desensitization works on the premise that the original fears are learned and therefore can be unlearned. This process was originally developed by Joseph Wolpe. And although his assumptions about the role of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system in this process proved to be wrong‚ his systematic desensitization program when practically applied has been proven to be highly affective and has become the leading treatment for phobias and anxiety (Sapp‚ 2004)
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psychological theory can benefit individuals and groups. Systematic Desensitisation • Joseph Wolpe‚ a pioneer of behavioral therapy‚ developed a technique called systematic desensitization for the treatment of anxietyrelated disorders and phobias. This technique is based on the principles of classical conditioning and the premise that what has been learned (conditioned) can be unlearned. Ample research shows that systematic desensitization is effective in reducing anxiety and panic attacks associated
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particular those that constitute modern medical therapeutics.” (Source 2) Thus this essay will describe Dr. Wolpe‚ a theorist in the realm of cognitive behavior therapy. Dr. Wolpe believed that since some phobias could be‚ “learned through classical conditioning‚” (Text book pg.74) then fears and phobias are essentially learned and thus consequently can be unlearned. This is the basic concept that he uses for not only understanding the illness but also for treatment. Thus cognitive behavior therapy essentially
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NON-ASSOCIATIVE LEARNING Non-associative learning (Single-event learning) is a change in behavior due to repeatedly exposure to a single event and does not involve learning of a relationship between multiple events. It is contrasted with associative learning (e.g. classical conditioning or operant conditioning) that involves learning the associations between different events. WHAT IS HABITUATION? Habituation is the decrease of a response to a repeated eliciting stimulus that is not due to sensory
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alleviating fears and phobias? Our textbook describes phobia as being "an excessive and intense fear‚ usually of a specific object or situation‚..." (Terry‚ pg.77‚ 2009). The classical conditioning theory teaches us several different aspects about phobias; including how phobias develop and how to treat phobias‚ thus‚ alleviating fears altogether. Many behaviorists believe that phobias are an example of classical conditioning. According to Terry (2009)‚ what is required to produce a phobia is a UCS that
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and the avoid of collage parties is the (CR). Systematic desensitization is a procedure in which the person with a phobia practices relaxation while imagining scenes of the fear-producing stimulus (Miltenberger‚ 2012). And In vivo desensitization is similar to systematic desensitization‚ except that the client gradually approaches or is gradually exposed to the actual fear-producing stimulus (Miltenberger‚ 2012). On a simple statement systematic the person relax while imaginative the fear stimulus
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STUDY GUIDE ONLY SLIDE1 CLASSICAL CONDITIONING AND FEAR Phobias are a Product of Classical Conditioning Classical Conditioning is Used to Treat phobias (Speaker Notes) Phobias are developed through classical conditioning. Olson & Hergenhahn‚ (2013) define classical conditioning as “An experimental arrangement whereby a stimulus is made to elicit a response that was not previously associated with that stimulus” (p. 418). Just as phobias are developed through classical conditioning‚ it is also
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through a one way mirror. Week 18 “Describe one therapy based on either classical or operant conditioning. (b) Evaluate the therapy you have described in part (a) ” Systematic desensitization is a type of behavioural therapy based on the principle of classical conditioning. This therapy aims to remove the fear response of a phobia‚ and substitute a relaxation response to the conditional stimulus gradually using counter conditioning. This is done by forming a hierarchy of fear‚ involving the conditioned
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Original Theory: The technique of Systematic Desensitization was developed by Dr. Joseph Wolpe‚ after the result of a series of experiment‚ in which he made cats fearful of certain situations by applying repeated electrical shocks to them. He noted that the neurotic cats showed fearful behaviours and the inhibition of certain behaviours‚ like eating in the situations in which they had been shocked. He also noted that if such cats were induced to eat in situations that were somewhat like those in
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Behavior Therapy Behavior therapy is a short-term approach that has wide applicability. It emphasizes research into and assessment of the techniques used‚ thus providing accountability. Specific problems are identified and attacked‚ and clients are kept informed about the therapeutic process and about what gains are being made. The approach has demonstrated effectiveness in many areas of human functioning. The concepts and procedures are easily grasped. The therapist is an explicit reinforcer
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