What Is Exposure and Response Prevention, and How Is It

question 15

Essay

What is exposure and response prevention, and how is it used to treat people with obsessive compulsive disorder?

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Definitions:

Haida Village

A settlement historically inhabited by the Haida, an indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America.

Totem Poles

Large wooden poles carved and painted with a series of symbols or figures, significant in various Indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwest.

Queen Charlotte Island

An incorrect name for Haida Gwaii, an archipelago off the northern coast of British Columbia, Canada, known for its rich indigenous Haida culture.

Mask

A covering for the face, typically used in rituals, performances, or as part of a costume, that can hide or alter the wearer's identity.