Regarding Self-Directed Desensitization, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 250

Multiple Choice

Regarding self-directed desensitization, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) By using this approach, a person should be able to reduce the fear associated with public speaking, talking to members of the opposite sex, or taking tests.
• B) This approach can help a person place relaxation under voluntary control, which can increase one's energy and efficiency.
• C) Using this approach, a person imagines himself or herself in the most fear-producing situation and then follows this image with a rewarding image.
• D) In this approach, a person may relax by using deep breathing, by imagining a safe, pleasant, relaxing scene, or by using the tension-release method.

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