The Effect of Counterconditioning on Evaluative Responses and Harm Expectancy in a Fear Conditioning Paradigm

► We examine the effect of counterconditioning in a human fear conditioning paradigm. ► We use a neutral and a positive stimulus for counterconditioning. ► Contrary to simple extinction, counterconditioning eliminates evaluative learning. ► Counterconditioning with a positive stimulus enhances extinction of electrodermal activity.