Jon Earns a Decent Salary and Is on Friendly Terms

question 323

True/False

Jon earns a decent salary and is on friendly terms with the other employees in his department. Lately, he is frustrated because his doesn't recognize or appreciate some of his accomplishments. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, Jon will have a desire to satisfy his self-esteem needs before his self-actualization needs.

Identify the steps and the rationale behind the systematic desensitization process.

Comprehend the role of negative reinforcement in altering behavior.

Understand the concept of counterconditioning and its usage in behavior therapy.

Recognize the importance and method of establishing an anxiety hierarchy in systematic desensitization.

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