When an Individual Desensitizes a Fear in Real Life Rather

question 154

Multiple Choice

When an individual desensitizes a fear in real life rather than in his or her own imagination,___________ is being used.

• A)systematic desensitization
• B)in vivo desensitization
• C)covert sensitization
• D)participant modeling

Comprehend the role of client-centered therapy and the therapeutic environment it seeks to create.

Appreciate the psychological mechanisms, such as resistance and transference, involved in therapy.

Distinguish between various therapeutic techniques aimed at reducing stress, phobias, and maladaptive behaviors.

Understand the concept of spontaneous recovery or remission in psychological disorders.

---

Definitions:

Nonexcludable

describes a good or service that cannot be withheld from individuals who do not pay for it, characteristic of public goods.

Free Riders

Individuals who benefit from resources, goods, or services without paying for them, relying on others to bear the cost.

Private Firm

A business owned by private individuals or groups, not controlled by the government, and operated for profit.

Public Goods

Goods that are non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning they are accessible to all and one person's use does not diminish another's.