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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > behavioral control > behavioral therapy > conditioning (psychology) > extinction (psychology) > vicarious extinction
... > social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > counseling programs > substance abuse treatment > treatment theories, research, techniques, strategies, and effectiveness > psychotherapy > cognitive behavioral therapy > behavioral therapy > conditioning (psychology) > extinction (psychology) > vicarious extinction
... > social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > psychotherapy > cognitive behavioral therapy > behavioral therapy > conditioning (psychology) > extinction (psychology) > vicarious extinction
... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > clinical psychology > psychotherapy > cognitive behavioral therapy > behavioral therapy > conditioning (psychology) > extinction (psychology) > vicarious extinction
... > social science subjects > psychology > cognitive psychology > mental processes > learning (psychology) > conditioning (psychology) > extinction (psychology) > vicarious extinction
... > social science subjects > psychology > cognitive psychology > learning (psychology) > conditioning (psychology) > extinction (psychology) > vicarious extinction
... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > educational psychology > learning (psychology) > conditioning (psychology) > extinction (psychology) > vicarious extinction
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > educational psychology > learning (psychology) > conditioning (psychology) > extinction (psychology) > vicarious extinction

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vicarious extinction  

Definition

  • Vicarious extinction is a form of modeling in which a previously reinforced behavior is eliminated by withdrawal of consequences applied to a model. It is generally used within a therapeutic context as a method of reducing anxiety or fear but can also be used to eliminate other unwanted emotions or behaviors.

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