Using New Computer Technology That Involves Having the Client Wear

question 169

Multiple Choice

Using new computer technology that involves having the client wear a headset that can project realistic anxiety-provoking images, therapists can now conduct ________ through virtual reality exposure in their offices.

• A) aversive therapy
• B) in vivo exposure
• C) token economy
• D) systematic desensitization

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Definitions:

STM

Short-Term Memory, a capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Verbal Codes

Symbols and structures used in language to communicate meaning, including spoken words, written text, and sign language.

Visual Codes

Refers to symbols or images used to represent information or messages in a visual format.

Encoding

The initial learning of information; transforming sensory information into a form that is memorable.