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Learned behaviour can be changed

Learned behaviour can be changed

Flowchart of classical conditioning in learned fear showing loud noise as the unconditioned stimulus, the white rat changing from neutral stimulus to conditioned stimulus, and fear responses labelled

Behaviourist therapy starts from the idea that observable behaviour is learned from the environment. A stimulus can trigger a response, so if fear or avoidance was learned, it may be unlearned or replaced.

Behaviourist approach: therapy Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Behaviourist approach: therapy

Step-by-step lessons on Eduqas A Level Psychology Behaviourist approach: therapy. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.

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