Rather Than Treating Curtis' Acrophobia by Forcing Him to Stand

question 439

Multiple Choice

Rather than treating Curtis' acrophobia by forcing him to stand on the balcony of a tall building, a therapist would probably be better off to gradually expose Curtis to increasing levels of heights, a technique called

• A)aversion therapy.
• B)flooding.
• C)transference.
• D)systematic desensitization.

Differentiate between psychoanalysis and other forms of therapy.

Recognize the role of unconscious thoughts in psychoanalysis.

Understand the practical applications of behavior therapy in specific issues like bed-wetting.

Learn about the importance of cognitive processes in shaping behavior and emotions.

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