The Hierarchy of Fear, Used by Therapists Working with Clients

question 42

Multiple Choice

The hierarchy of fear, used by therapists working with clients who are undergoing systematic desensitization, consists of

• A) a series of bodily reactions, ranging from simple uneasiness to full-blown panic.
• B) a list of clients, ranging from those suffering mild fears to those suffering full-blown phobias.
• C) a list of therapies, ranging from the least to the most frightening procedure.
• D) a series of scenes that make the patient fearful, ranging from least to most feared.

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Definitions:

Moral Judgments

Evaluations or determinations made about actions or decisions based on ethical principles and values.

Right And Wrong

Fundamental ethical principles that dictate the morality of actions, decisions, and behaviors.

Preconventional

A stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development where behavior is influenced by rewards and punishments.

Conventional

Following traditional forms or methods; typical and based on accepted standards.