In Which Technique Does a Patient Learn to Associate a Relaxed

question 21

Multiple Choice

In which technique does a patient learn to associate a relaxed state with a hierarchy of anxiety-arousing situations?

• A) rational-emotive therapy
• B) self-instruction training
• C) guided imagery
• D) systematic desensitization

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Definitions:

Acceptability Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that individuals tend to accept information or ideas as true if they correspond with their pre-existing beliefs or values.

Fully Functioning Individual

A concept in humanistic psychology referring to someone who is living in alignment with their true self, exhibiting openness to experience and a lack of defensiveness.

Unconditional Positive Regard

An attitude of acceptance and respect on the part of an observer, no matter what a person says or does, especially in the context of client-centered therapy.

Self-Actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone, according to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs.