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vicarious extinction  

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  • Vicarious extinction is a form of modeling in which a previously reinforced behavior is eliminated by withdrawal of consequences applied to a model. It is generally used within a therapeutic context as a method of reducing anxiety or fear but can also be used to eliminate other unwanted emotions or behaviors.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-VZ7B71FZ-Z

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