Gradual extinction reduces reinstatement

The current study investigated whether gradually reducing the frequency of aversive stimuli during extinction can prevent the return of fear. Thirty-one participants of a three-stage procedure (acquisition, extinction and a reinstatement test on day 2) were randomly assigned to a standard extinction...

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Main Authors: Shiban, Youssef, Wittmann, Jasmin, Weißinger, Mara, Mühlberger, Andreas
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4569966/