Bill Has Always Had a Terrible Fear of Dogs, and It

question 12

Multiple Choice

Bill has always had a terrible fear of dogs, and it causes problems in his life. He tells you that his therapist is having him look at pictures of dogs while trying to remain relaxed. His next step will be to begin interacting with actual dogs and learning to remain relaxed. You might want to reassure him that __________ is often quite successful.

• A) skills training
• B) flooding therapy
• C) cognitive therapy
• D) systematic desensitization

---

Definitions:

Capabilities

The skills, knowledge, and resources an organization or individual possesses that enable them to achieve objectives and perform effectively.

Intense Dislike

A strong feeling of aversion or antipathy towards someone or something.

Attitude

An established attitude or emotional stance towards a person or thing, often shown through how one acts.

Affective

Pertaining to emotions, sentiments, and dispositions.