Word of the Day - Counter Conditioning

Counter Conditioning - Counter Conditioning is a technique in which the stimuli, stimulates ones response, which in turn stimulus a new response.  Counter conditioning is the often times used to eliminate phobias.  For instance a child might be given a food treat (e.g. fruit, cookie, candy) while the fear object is gradually moved closer and closer to the child.  When there is a first sign of fear, the object is removed.  The procedure is repeated  until the child is no loner showing signs of fear.  The child would then link pleasure with the stimulus that was previously stimulated with fear.