Rhoda's Fear of Attending a Party Is Debilitating

question 181

Multiple Choice

Rhoda's fear of attending a party is debilitating. To treat this fear, her therapist has Rhoda rehearse introducing herself. This is called:

• A) modeling.
• B) role-play.
• C) covert desensitization.
• D) systematic desensitization.

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Definitions:

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

A childhood condition marked by severe and recurrent temper outbursts along with a persistent irritable or angry mood.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental disorder featuring profound changes in mood, encapsulating peaks of mania or hypomania and troughs of depression.

Childhood Rage Disorder

A controversial term potentially referring to disorders characterized by extreme anger and aggression in children, not recognized as a standalone diagnosis.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

A behavioral disorder typically diagnosed in childhood characterized by ongoing patterns of uncooperative, defiant, and hostile behavior toward authority figures that go beyond the bounds of normal childhood behavior.