In the Term Alcoholism,what Does the Suffix -Ism Mean

question 18

Multiple Choice

In the term alcoholism,what does the suffix -ism mean?

• A)condition
• B)drinking
• C)falling
• D)formation

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavior therapy used to reduce phobic or anxiety responses through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation coupled with relaxation training.

Fear of Heights

An intense fear or phobia of being in high places, known scientifically as acrophobia, affecting an individual's ability to function in situations involving elevation.

Classes

Groups or categories into which objects, ideas, or people are divided based on shared characteristics or attributes.

Aversion Therapy

A behavior therapy in which an aversive stimulus is paired with a harmful or socially undesirable behavior until the behavior becomes associated with pain or discomfort.