January 2008 PMID 18005936

Optimizing inhibitory learning during exposure therapy.

Michelle G Craske, Katharina Kircanski, Moriel Zelikowsky, Jayson Mystkowski, Najwa Chowdhury, Aaron Baker

Mentions

20
Peak: 3 in Mar 2019
across 5 sources since Mar 2019

Extended reach

49,969
potential audience

Total likes

14

Video views

462

Mentions per month

Mar 2019 – Jun 2025

Where it's discussed

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  • Blogs3 articles
  • YouTube2 videos
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall sentiment shows strong interest and moderate engagement, with discussions highlighting strategic elements such as dropping safety aids and retrieval cues. The tone suggests that readers appreciate the article's relevance to both research and practical therapy improvements, emphasizing its educational value and potential to influence clinical practices.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussion reflects positive recognition of the article's significance, with some users referencing it as helpful for clinical practice and educational purposes.

InterestHigh interest

The topic seems engaging for those interested in therapy techniques, evidenced by mentions of seminar assignments and research implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts reference specific strategies like 'Dropping Safety Aids' and 'Maximizing Retrieval Cues', indicating a thoughtful engagement with the content.

ImpactModerate impact

While some consider the article foundational for understanding inhibitory learning, there is limited evidence of widespread transformational impact beyond academic and clinical circles.

Abstract in brief

  • The traditional view that the amount of fear reduction during exposure therapy directly predicts its success is challenged; instead, the focus is on inhibitory learning, which involves understanding how fear memories are suppressed rather than eliminated.
  • Inhibitory learning can be influenced by factors like context and timing, meaning that the conditions under which exposure occurs can affect long-term therapeutic outcomes more than just reducing fear during sessions.
  • Strategies that enhance inhibitory learning, such as modifying context or optimizing how exposure is delivered, are important for improving therapy effectiveness, and further research is needed to refine these approaches.]

Top posts

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Derek Griffin
@DerekGriffin86 · X

"Dropping Safety Aids and Maximizing Retrieval Cues: Two Keys to Optimizing Inhibitory Learning During Exposure Therapy" https://t.co/WmkiI6PTLJ

Mar 19, 2019 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 38,465 followers View post →
Saren H. Seeley, Ph.D.
@sarenseeley · X

3. Why helpful? So, I saw @paytonjjones mention Michelle Craske et al.'s “Optimizing inhibitory learning during exposure therapy” (https://t.co/B8gFIeVWX9). It’s a great paper, @dsbarra assigned it for our first CBT practicum seminar and it was on my comps reading list...

Jul 14, 2019 · 2 likes · 965 followers View post →
Vanessa Brown (she/her)
@vanessabrown.bsky.social · Bluesky

The current thinking is that it happens through learning that inhibits (rather than unlearns/habituates) the original great memory: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18005936/

Oct 21, 2023 · 1 like View post →
Richmond Stace - The Pain Coach
@painphysio · X

RT @DerekGriffin86: "Dropping Safety Aids and Maximizing Retrieval Cues: Two Keys to Optimizing Inhibitory Learning During Exposure Therapy…

Mar 20, 2019 · 2 shares · 9,661 followers View post →

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Vanessa Brown (she/her)
@vanessabrown.bsky.social · Bluesky

The current thinking is that it happens through learning that inhibits (rather than unlearns/habituates) the original great memory: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18005936/

Oct 21, 2023 · 1 like View post →
Saren H. Seeley, Ph.D.
@sarenseeley · X

3. Why helpful? So, I saw @paytonjjones mention Michelle Craske et al.'s “Optimizing inhibitory learning during exposure therapy” (https://t.co/B8gFIeVWX9). It’s a great paper, @dsbarra assigned it for our first CBT practicum seminar and it was on my comps reading list...

Jul 14, 2019 · 2 likes · 965 followers View post →
Richmond Stace - The Pain Coach
@painphysio · X

RT @DerekGriffin86: "Dropping Safety Aids and Maximizing Retrieval Cues: Two Keys to Optimizing Inhibitory Learning During Exposure Therapy…

Mar 20, 2019 · 2 shares · 9,661 followers View post →
EskeleThor
@EskeleThor · X

RT @DerekGriffin86: "Dropping Safety Aids and Maximizing Retrieval Cues: Two Keys to Optimizing Inhibitory Learning During Exposure Therapy…

Mar 19, 2019 · 2 shares · 405 followers View post →
Derek Griffin
@DerekGriffin86 · X

"Dropping Safety Aids and Maximizing Retrieval Cues: Two Keys to Optimizing Inhibitory Learning During Exposure Therapy" https://t.co/WmkiI6PTLJ

Mar 19, 2019 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 38,465 followers View post →