A Key Principle in Many Therapies That Treat Phobias and Fears

question 488

Multiple Choice

A key principle in many therapies that treat phobias and fears is that the phobia or fear is learned and can therefore be

• A)adaptive
• B)unlearned
• C)cognitively restructured
• D)habituated
• E)treated by drugs

Understand the role of psychoeducational groups in health education.

Identify members' roles and how they impact group dynamics.

Recognize the benefits of self-help groups and the therapeutic community principle.

Identify and match genetic diseases with their molecular defects.

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Definitions:

United States

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Hospitals

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Ninety-nine Percent

A term often used to represent the majority of a population, typically in discussions of economic disparity.

Palliative Care

Specialized medical care focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness, aiming to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.