Beth Is So Terrified of Snakes That Even Walking on Sidewalks

question 218

Multiple Choice

Beth is so terrified of snakes that even walking on sidewalks covered with earthworms after a rain storm makes her feel anxious.Her behavioral therapist has been helping Beth overcome her fear by having her work through an anxiety hierarchy while she maintains a state of deep relaxation.In this case,her therapist is using

• A) hypnotherapy to help Beth overcome her fear of snakes.
• B) systematic desensitization to help Beth overcome her fear of snakes.
• C) aversion therapy to help Beth overcome her fear of snakes.
• D) biofeedback to help Beth overcome her fear of snakes.

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Definitions:

Nervous

The nervous system is the part of an organism that coordinates its actions and sensory information by transmitting signals to and from different parts of its body.

Epithelial

Referring to the tissues composed of layers of cells that line the surfaces and cavities of organs and structures throughout the body.

Muscle

Muscle is a tissue in animal bodies that uses the chemical energy stored in ATP to contract, thus producing movement or maintaining posture.

Nerve Tissue

A type of tissue that is composed of neurons and supporting cells, responsible for transmitting electrical impulses throughout the body.