Trina Attempts to Overcome Her Fear of Clowns by Learning

question 134

Multiple Choice

Trina attempts to overcome her fear of clowns by learning how to shift from a feeling of tension to one of calm and relaxation. Next she is asked to imagine different situations, each more anxiety-provoking than the previous. She only proceeds to the next situation if she can maintain her feeling of relaxation. Trina's therapist is using ________ to remove her fear.

• A) exposure therapy
• B) modeling
• C) client-centered therapy
• D) systematic desensitization

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Definitions:

Care Orientation

Gilligan’s feminine mode of moral reasoning, characterized by a desire to maintain relationships and a responsibility to avoid hurting others.

Justice Orientation

A male mode of moral reasoning proposed by Gilligan that emphasizes the abstract principles of fairness and individualism.

Social Responsibility

The idea that individuals and organizations have an obligation to act for the benefit of society at large, promoting a positive impact on social, environmental, and economic factors.

Civic Behavior

Actions by individuals that are aimed at helping to improve the community and the lives of its members, often through volunteer work or political engagement.