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. 2001 May;75(3):362–378. doi: 10.1901/jeab.2001.75-362

Two-factor theory has strong empirical evidence of validity.

B A Williams 1
PMCID: PMC1284828  PMID: 11453629

Abstract

Traditional two-factor theory is supported by parallels in the clinical literature. Theoretical problems with two-factor theory are obviated by the role of safety signals, which serve as positive conditioned reinforcers and retard the extinction of conditioned fear.

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