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Extinction and Relapse

The processes by which a conditioned response is suppressed or eliminated, and the phenomena of spontaneous recovery and renewal effect, which suggest that extinction does not lead to unlearning and that conditioned responses can reappear in certain contexts

intermediate
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Extinction and relapse are important concepts in classical conditioning that help us understand how learned behaviors can be modified. Extinction occurs when a conditioned response diminishes after the conditioned stimulus is presented without the unconditioned stimulus. This process is crucial in t...

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Key Terms

Conditioned Response
A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus.

Example: Salivating when hearing a bell after conditioning.

Conditioned Stimulus
A previously neutral stimulus that, after conditioning, elicits a conditioned response.

Example: The bell in Pavlov's experiment.

Unconditioned Stimulus
A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response.

Example: Food that causes salivation.

Extinction
The diminishing of a conditioned response when the unconditioned stimulus is no longer presented.

Example: The dog stops salivating when the bell rings without food.

Relapse
The return of a conditioned response after a period of extinction.

Example: A person with a phobia experiencing fear again after therapy.

Behaviorism
A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.

Example: Using reinforcement to shape behavior.

Related Topics

Operant Conditioning
A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.
intermediate
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
A type of therapy that helps individuals change negative thought patterns and behaviors.
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Behavior Modification
The use of techniques to change behavior, often used in educational and therapeutic settings.
intermediate

Key Concepts

ExtinctionRelapseConditioned ResponseConditioned Stimulus