An Exposure Technique in Which the Therapist Confronts the Feared

question 146

Multiple Choice

An exposure technique in which the therapist confronts the feared object or situation while the fearful person observes is called:

• A) modeling.
• B) flooding.
• C) systematic desensitization.
• D) biofeedback.

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Definitions:

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