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Behavior Therapy

Classical Conditioning Theory

Two hypotheses , stimulus-response and stimulus-stimulus theories explain the working of classical conditioning . Stimulus-response holds that a link to unconditioned stimuli is created with conditioned stimulus in the brain however , conscious consideration is not involved Secondly , stimulus-stimulus has to do with mental activity , whereby conditioned stimuli are linked to the unconditioned stimuli notion

Stimulus-response (S-R ) theory involves a behavioral psychology hypothetical structure which argues that man plus other creatures may be taught to link a novel

stimulus (conditioned stimulus- CS )with some pre-existing stimulus (unconditioned stimulus- US , and may feel respond , or feel the CS as though it were really the US . It argues that animals may be taught to link some SR , like a bell , to upcoming entrance of foodstuffs , leading to some apparent behavior , like salivating HYPERLINK "http /psychology .about .com /od /behavioralpsychology /a /classcond .htm http /psychology .about .com /od /behavioralpsychology /a /classcond .htm

Stimulus-stimulus (S-S ) theory argues that some cognitive element is required to comprehend classical conditioning . It argues that animals may salivate after the bell since it is linked to th3e food concept

Operant Conditioning Theory

Operant conditioning involves using effects to alter the type and happening of conduct . Operant conditioning differs from classical conditioning in that the former tackles alteration of intentional (operant ) conduct . Operant behavior functions within the environment it is controlled by its effects . On the other hand , classical conditioning tackles the habituation of respondent conducts that are drawn out by precursor situations...