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reinstatement following extinction

the return of a response to an extinguished conditioned stimulus due to exposure to an unconditioned stimulus. For example, a person who gets a headache from using earbuds may develop an aversion to using them. This aversion may become extinguished after the person tries using earbuds again a few times without getting a headache. However, if the person then gets a headache (for any reason), the aversive response to using earbuds may return (or be reinstated).

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September 8th 2024

open hospital

open hospital

a psychiatric hospital without locked doors or physical restraints. Also called open-door hospital.