counter conditioning

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Noun counter conditioning has 1 sense

counter conditioning - conditioning in which a second incompatible response is conditioned to an already conditioned stimulus; "counter conditioning lies behind many of the procedures used in behavior therapy"
--₁ is a kind of conditioning

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Counter Conditioning

Description

Counter conditioning is a psychological technique used to modify behavior by replacing an unwanted response with a desired one. It involves pairing a desired stimulus with a previously negative or fearful stimulus, eventually changing the emotional response associated with the negative stimulus.

Sample Sentences

Counter conditioning can be a helpful method in overcoming phobias and anxieties.
Julia's fear of dogs was diminished through counter conditioning, gradually replacing her fear with a positive association.
Counter conditioning is often used to address addictive behaviors by replacing the craving for drugs or alcohol with healthier alternatives.
The therapist employed counter conditioning techniques to reframe the patient's negative thought patterns.

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