An Example of a Difference in Treatment Toward Certain Groups

question 74

Multiple Choice

An example of a difference in treatment toward certain groups that qualifies as reasonable is

• A)classifying people according to race.
• B)taxing different classes at different rates.
• C)classifying people according to ethnic group.
• D)testing for AIDS according to class.
• E)classifying people according to religion.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to help individuals overcome phobias and other anxiety disorders by gradually exposing them to the object or situation of their fear while teaching them relaxation techniques.

Phobias

Irrational fears of specific objects, activities, or situations, leading to intense anxiety and avoidance behavior.

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic treatment method used by mental health professionals to explore and help resolve personal, behavioral, or psychological problems.

Participant Modeling

A therapeutic technique where a therapist demonstrates a behavior to help a client learn and reproduce it.