The murals became a hit with visitors, who appreciated the beauty and creativity of Sofia's work. More importantly, the gorillas seemed to enjoy their new surroundings. Tabu and Kiko would often stand in front of the murals, seemingly transported to their natural habitat.
| Technique | Mechanism | Best for | Contraindications | |-----------|-----------|----------|--------------------| | Desensitization & Counterconditioning (DS/CC) | Pair subthreshold trigger with high-value reward | Phobias, fear aggression | If trigger cannot be controlled (e.g., unpredictable) | | Response Substitution | Reinforce incompatible behavior (e.g., “touch” instead of jump) | Impulse control | — | | Extinction | Withdraw reinforcement for previously rewarded behavior | Attention-seeking vocalization | May cause extinction burst (worsening before improvement) | | Management (avoidance) | Prevent rehearsal of problem behavior | Severe aggression during treatment | Not curative alone | relatos zoofilia mujeres con gorilas work