Can Positive Reinforcement Overcome Fear? An Investigation of Competing Contingencies

Escape maintained behavior in dogs is generally displayed by one of two behaviors-fleeing or aggression. Once aggression is negatively reinforced by the removal of the aversive stimulus, it is very difficult to eliminate from the organism's repertoire. Counterconditioning is the process of pair...

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Main Author: Kunkel, Rebecca Ann
Other Authors: Rosales-Ruiz, Jesus
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of North Texas 2011
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Online Access:https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc84232/