In the Context of Fear-Reduction Techniques, Behavior Therapists Frequently Prefer

question 81

Multiple Choice

In the context of fear-reduction techniques, behavior therapists frequently prefer __________, in which the client is gradually exposed to fear-evoking stimuli under circumstances in which he or she remains relaxed.

• A)generalization
• B)systematic desensitization
• C)partial reinforcement
• D)higher-order conditioning

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