Two-Process Model

Behavioural approach to explaining phobias (Two Process Model)

• Role of learning when aquring a phobia.
• Focuses on behaviour symtoms.
• Mowrer- Two-Process model, learn a phobia through classical conditioning, operant conditioning is used to maintain it.

Classical Conditioning

• Associate something we do not fear (Neutral Stimulus) with something that already triggers a response (Unconditoned Response).
• Associations decline over time.

Operant Conditioning

• Phobias are long lasting.
• Behaviour is reinforced whether through punishment or reward.
• Punishment- More likely to continue the behaviour.
• Postive reinforcement- Reward given after desired behaviour is shown.

Evalution Of Two Process Model

P:Strength, Useful applications

EX: Concept of learnng a phobia through association has been sued to apply therpies such as systematic desensition. Aim to replace feared association withing a relaxed association.

SW: Strength because improving everyday life of an individual. Has been verified so it can helpe to get treatments for people…