PSYCH 1X03 Fall 2020 Exam Part 1 module 1-5: After suffering a painful bite from a huge dog as a child, Nicole developed a fear of dogs. When Nicole's father bought a puppy, Nicole would show a fear response every time the puppy would come near her. Over time, as Nicole played with the puppy, Nicole's fear response began to reduce. Which of the following best explains why Nicole's fear response is decreasing?

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After suffering a painful bite from a huge dog as a child, Nicole developed a fear of dogs. When  Nicole's father bought a puppy, Nicole would show a fear response every time the puppy would come near her. Over time, as Nicole played with the puppy, Nicole's fear response began to reduce. Which of the following best explains why Nicole's fear response is decreasing?

Ryan Pollard · Accepted Answer

Extinction by learning an inhibitory contingency between dog and pain.

PSYCH 1X03 Fall 2020 Exam Part 1 module 1-5

Extinction by learning an inhibitory contingency between dog and pain.

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