Because Its Effects Often Do Not Generalize Well from the Treatment

question 82

Multiple Choice

Because its effects often do not generalize well from the treatment setting to the real world,many researchers believe that ____________ would be more effective if it were used in concert with skills training programs that focus on avoiding relapse.

• A)systematic desensitization
• B)aversion therapy
• C)exposure therapy
• D)cognitive therapy

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Definitions:

Dispositional Attribution

The tendency to explain someone's behavior based on internal factors, such as personality traits, rather than external circumstances.

Situational Attribution

The process of interpreting someone's behavior as being caused by the situation or environment they are in, rather than their personal disposition.

Stereotype

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing, often leading to prejudice and discrimination.

Situational Attributions

The process of attributing a person's behavior to external or situational factors.