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:

Formal Operational

A stage of cognitive development, according to Jean Piaget, where individuals (around 12 years and older) develop the ability to think abstractly, reason logically, and draw conclusions from available information.

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where children aged 7-11 years begin to think logically about concrete events.

Adolescence

The phase of transition in physical and mental growth happening typically from puberty to the age of legal maturity.

Growth Spurt

A rapid increase in growth, especially height and weight, often occurring during puberty.