Systematic Desensitization Involves

question 289

Multiple Choice

Systematic desensitization involves

• A) transference and resistance.
• B) reflection and empathy.
• C) a hierarchy and relaxation.
• D) confrontation and rational thinking.

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Definitions:

Conditioning

A learning process through which behavior becomes associated with a specific stimulus through reinforcement or punishment.

Observational Learning

The acquisition of knowledge and skills through the observation of others (who are called models) rather than by means of direct experience.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of thought patterns in contributing to psychological disorders, seeking to modify dysfunctional beliefs and attitudes.

Counter-Arguments

Arguments presented to oppose or refute the points made in another argument, often used in debates or critical discussions.