How much motive is required to express a well-learned response? Enough to counter another motive (hunger or thirst), or less? Even after supposed extinction of the aversive state, reacquisition is extremely fast:
McAllister, W.R., McAllister, D.E., Scoles, M.T., and Hampton, S.R. (1986). Persistence of fear-reducing behavior: Relevance for the conditioning theory of neurosis. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 95, 365-372. ************************************************* Michael T. Scoles, Ph.D. Director, Arkansas Charter School Resource Center Associate Professor of Psychology & Counseling University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR 72035 voice: (501) 450-5418 fax: (501) 450-5424 ************************************************* > -----Original Message----- > From: Rick Froman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Except that there is no objective evidence of an aversive > motivational state being active with a well-learned > avoidance behavior. If a feared stimulus is repeatedly > presented with no aversive outcome, extinction ensues. > Objective fear markers, such as behavioral suppression, > dissipate with the learning of an effective avoidance > response. So the question would be, "what maintains a > well-learned avoidance response?" > --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
