Systematic Desensitization Is Based Largely on the Concept of _______________

question 474

Multiple Choice

Systematic desensitization is based largely on the concept of _______________, which refers specifically to the process of learning a response that is incompatible with anxiety.

• A)aversive conditioning
• B)a stimulus hierarchy
• C)counterconditioning
• D)response prevention

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Definitions:

Epilepsy

A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures.

Insomnia

A medical condition characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing restful sleep.

Mood Disorders

Psychological disorders characterized by the elevation or lowering of a person's mood, such as depression or bipolar disorder.

Nightmares

Disturbing dreams that cause the dreamer to wake up feeling anxious and frightened.