Discussion 1

What can be done to "extinguish" classically conditioned fear responses? Which method seems to work best? Why is it that classically conditioned fear responses are unlikely to be extinguished without some sort of intervention?

Read the full text of at least one peer reviewed/refereed journal article published within the past few years on the discussion question topics. Include at least one article in both of your discussion responses.

Discussion 2

Compare and contrast the main principles of classical conditioning and operant conditioning. Provide an example of when classical conditioning may be useful. Provide an example when operant conditioning may be useful.

Read the full text of at least one peer reviewed/refereed journal article published within the past few years on the discussion question topics. Include at least one article in both of your discussion responses.

Discussion 3

Take one element of the theories or ideas presented this week and apply it to a real person - for example, someone from current events, politics, business, sports, the entertainment field. Define the terms you're using, and apply them to an aspect of this person's life (a specific action, behavior, or decision, for example). How can we understand this person more fully by using this concept to understand him/her?

Please keep this discussion professional remembering that our goal is understanding, never condemning or ridiculing.

Read the full text of at least one peer reviewed/refereed journal article published within the past few years on the discussion question topics. Include at least one article in both of your discussion responses.