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:

Abandoned Premises

Property that has been left empty or unclaimed by its owner or tenant for a period of time, typically implying neglect or the intention not to return.

Rent Payment

The act of paying a specified sum, usually periodically, by a tenant to a landlord in return for the right to occupy or use the property of the landlord.

Tenancy for Years

A lease agreement for real estate that lasts for a specific, fixed duration, longer than one year.

Periodic Tenancy

A leasing agreement that continues for successive periods (such as month-to-month or year-to-year) until either the tenant or landlord gives notice to terminate.