Joan Goes to a Therapist to Learn How to Become

question 190

Multiple Choice

Joan goes to a therapist to learn how to become more assertive. The therapist teaches Joan a therapeutic technique in which a person engages in persistent repetition of one's position on a subject to "wear down the opposition." This technique is called ______.

• A) behavioral rehearsal
• B) role playing
• C) fogging
• D) the broken record technique

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the body, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Relay Station

A site or mechanism in the body or in a communication system for passing signals or messages from one part or member to another.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station, directing sensory signals to the appropriate areas in the cortex.

Brainstem

The lower part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls vital functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.