Learned Fear Responses

Definition

Learned fear responses refer to the acquired behaviors or reactions that result from conditioning and association of a specific stimulus with fear or anxiety. These responses are typically a result of previous negative experiences or exposure to aversive stimuli.

Related terms

Classical Conditioning:

This term refers to a type of learning where an organism learns to associate two different stimuli together through repeated pairing.

Phobias:

Phobias are intense, irrational fears towards specific objects or situations. They often arise from learned fear responses.

Operant Conditioning:

Operant conditioning is a type of learning where behavior is strengthened or weakened based on the consequences (rewards or punishments) that follow it.