Latent inhibition
Latent Inhibition
Latent inhibition (pronounced: /ˈleɪtənt ɪnˌhɪbɪˈʃən/) is a psychological phenomenon that refers to the decreased ability to learn new information due to the pre-exposure to the same or similar information. The term is derived from the Latin word 'latent' meaning 'hidden' and the English word 'inhibition' meaning 'the act of inhibiting'.
Definition
Latent inhibition is a process by which exposure to a stimulus of little or no consequence prevents the subject from later associating that stimulus with a consequence. In simpler terms, it is the observed reduction in conditioning to a stimulus that has been previously presented without pairing with an unconditioned stimulus.
History and Research
The concept of latent inhibition was first introduced in the field of psychology in the 1960s. It has been extensively studied in relation to schizophrenia, as individuals with this disorder have been found to exhibit a reduced capacity for latent inhibition.
Related Terms
- Conditioning: A process of behavior modification by which a subject comes to respond in a desired manner to a previously neutral stimulus that has been repeatedly presented along with an unconditioned stimulus.
- Unconditioned Stimulus: In classical conditioning, an unconditioned stimulus is one that unconditionally, naturally, and automatically triggers a response.
- Schizophrenia: A mental disorder characterized by abnormal behavior, strange speech, and a decreased ability to understand reality.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Latent inhibition
- Wikipedia's article - Latent inhibition
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