To Help Adam Reduce His Fear of Dogs,a Therapist Encourages

question 229

Multiple Choice

To help Adam reduce his fear of dogs,a therapist encourages him to physically relax and then simply imagine that he is walking toward a friendly and harmless little dog. The therapist's technique best illustrates

• A)psychodynamic therapy.
• B)operant conditioning.
• C)stress inoculation training.
• D)systematic desensitization.

Understand the social psychology behind ingroups and outgroups and their perceptions.

Evaluate the methods and credibility of persuasive messages and their sources.

Understand how rapid assessments based on minimal information can lead to quick inferences about individuals.

Understand the mechanisms through which prejudicial attitudes are developed in individuals.

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