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Drug Cravings

Conditioned cravings experienced by individuals who previously abused drugs when in a drug-related context.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired, leading to an association between them.

Little Albert Experiment

A study demonstrating that specific fears could be conditioned by associating a loud noise with a white rat.

Food Cravings

A phenomenon where individuals develop cravings for sweets after limited exposure due to classical conditioning.

Immune Responses

Physiological reactions that can be conditioned, where a specific taste linked to a drug can trigger an immune response.

Conditioning Techniques

Methods used in therapy to help reduce fears or cravings by creating new associations or breaking old ones.

Mary Cover Jones

Psychologist who demonstrated that fears could be reduced through conditioning, notably with children.

Generalization

The extension of a conditioned response to stimuli that are similar to the conditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Associations

Mental links formed between specific contexts or stimuli and desired outcomes, such as drug rewards.

Exposure Therapy

A therapeutic technique where individuals are gradually exposed to fears to reduce anxiety.