Which of the Following Statements Is True About Systematic Desensitization

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about systematic desensitization therapy?

• A)It requires the client to first develop a hierarchy of feared stimuli and then learn appropriate responses to each of these stimuli, starting with the most feared stimulus.
• B)It is an immediate and direct method for extinguishing anxiety responses to stimuli and maladaptive behavior.
• C)It generally produces better results when the client is asked to experience the stimuli directly, that is, using the in vivo exposure method.
• D)It is often combined with operant conditioning to develop a conditioned avoidance response.