Regarding Desensitization, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 780

Multiple Choice

Regarding desensitization, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) For most phobias, desensitization works best when people are directly exposed to the stimuli and situations they fear.
• B) For a simple phobia, like spider phobia, the procedure can be successfully done in groups.
• C) The effectiveness of desensitization is caused not by the actual process of therapy but by a client's expectations that the therapy will help.
• D) Desensitization can be completed in one session for some fears, such as riding in an elevator.

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Definitions:

Piano Notes

Musical sounds produced by the keys of a piano, each representing a different pitch.

Sound Waves

Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

Kinesthesis

The sense that detects bodily position, weight, or movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints.

Receptor Cells

Specialized cells found in the sensory organs that respond to specific stimuli like light, sound, or chemicals, and send signals to the brain.