In What Form of Behaviour Therapy Does the Patient Learn

question 219

Multiple Choice

In what form of behaviour therapy does the patient learn to relax in the presence of scenes that had previously caused fear?

• A) operant therapy
• B) aversive conditioning
• C) behaviour contracting
• D) systematic desensitization

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Definitions:

Basic Psychology

The study of fundamental principles underlying human behavior and mental processes, often focusing on areas such as learning, memory, and cognition.

Behavioral Psychology

A field of psychology that focuses on studying and altering observable behaviors through conditioning and reinforcement.

Behaviorism

A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning and interactions with the environment.

Learning Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes the effects of experience on behavior, suggesting that learning is the primary factor in mental development and personality.