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Bernier, Brian E.; Lacagnina, Anthony F.; Drew, Michael R. – Learning & Memory, 2015
Studies on the behavioral mechanisms underlying contextual fear conditioning (CFC) have demonstrated the importance of preshock context exposure in the formation of aversive context memories. However, there has been comparatively little investigation of the effects of context exposure immediately after the shock. Some models predict that…
Descriptors: Fear, Learning Processes, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Memory
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Prytual, Robert E.; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1977
Discussion about teaching to psychology students the Watson and Rayner study in 1920 on fear of rats. (ND)
Descriptors: Conditioning, Fear, Higher Education, Learning Theories
Ewert, Alan – Communicator, 1979
The key to a successful program in a cold environment lies in dealing with the cold while still accomplishing program goals and objectives. Teachers and students must be aware of physiological and psychological reactions to the cold, cold injuries and their treatment, and techniques for staying warm. (SB)
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Affective Objectives, Conditioning, Educational Planning
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Hughes, Dolores – Teaching of Psychology, 1990
Introduces introductory psychology students to behavioral techniques for reducing anxiety and avoidance behavior through the use of participant modeling. Employs guided participation as a technique to encourage students to touch a snake. Finds this method provides an excellent introduction to behavior therapies and engages students in the learning…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Class Activities