A Person Who Fears Dental Work Is Given a Series

question 140

Multiple Choice

A person who fears dental work is given a series of mild shocks to the teeth before going to the dentist to help her in coping with the stress associated with dental work. The technique being used here is

• A) social support.
• B) distraction.
• C) inoculation.
• D) control.

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Initial Value

The starting value of a financial variable before any changes, such as interest or depreciation, are applied.