For Which of These Problems Would Systematic Desensitization Most Likely

question 157

Multiple Choice

For which of these problems would systematic desensitization most likely be used?

• A) Joe has been depressed for two years.
• B) Ken is sexually attracted to young children.
• C) As a result of schizophrenia, David does not interact with members of his family.
• D) A fear of heights restricts Alice's enrollment to classes that meet on the first floor.

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