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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