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Keller, Nicole E.; Dunsmoor, Joseph E. – Learning & Memory, 2020
Counterconditioning (CC) is a form of retroactive interference that inhibits expression of learned behavior. But similar to extinction, CC can be a fairly weak and impermanent form of interference, and the original behavior is prone to relapse. Research on CC is limited, especially in humans, but prior studies suggest it is more effective than…
Descriptors: Conditioning, Fear, Memory, Learning Processes
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Goode, Travis D.; Kim, Janice J.; Maren, Stephen – Learning & Memory, 2015
Aversive events can trigger relapse of extinguished fear memories, presenting a major challenge to the long-term efficacy of therapeutic interventions. Here, we examined factors regulating the relapse of extinguished fear after exposure of rats to a dangerous context. Rats received unsignaled shock in a distinct context ("dangerous"…
Descriptors: Fear, Memory, Learning, Animals