In this MRCPysch revision episode we explore avoidance learning and escape conditioning within behavioural psychology and learning theory.

Topics include negative reinforcement, avoidance behaviour and the development of conditioned fear responses. These concepts help explain behavioural patterns seen in anxiety disorders and phobias and are commonly tested in MRCPsych behavioural science questions.

This episode maps directly to paragraph 1.1.1 of the Royal College of Psychiatrists membership examination, MRCPysch Part A, syllabus.