Relapse to drug abuse is often caused by exposure to drug-associated cues that evoke craving. Therefore, disruption of the cue–drug memory can prevent relapse. Memories destabilize and become ...

Persistent physical symptoms have a high prevalence and a large impact for patients and society. To date, treatment effects for these symptoms are often limited. Nocebo effects (i.e., negative ...

Converging lines of research suggest that exaggerated disgust responses play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of certain anxiety disorders. One strategy that might effectively alter ...

See how stimuli, counterconditioning, desensitization and medication come into play. Use response substitution. Discontinue all forms of punishment. Focus instead on distraction and redirection of ...

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Counterconditioning can be the answer to retraining reactive dogs. I’m a dog behaviorist and still find the results almost magical, as do many dog owners I work with. If you’re one of many owners ...

Behavior problems associated with fear and aggression are the most common issues presenting to behaviorists, particularly in dogs. Behavior problems associated with fear and aggression are the most ...