Bobby Has Arachnophobia (Fear of Spiders), but He Just Got

question 351

Multiple Choice

Bobby has arachnophobia (fear of spiders) , but he just got an amazing job at the local zoo giving tours. He must take people through the spider exhibit. He has a month to get rid of his fear. Which of the following would represent a typical approach taken in exposure therapy to help him confront his fear?

• A)Connect Bobby to an electrode that delivers a mild electrical shock whenever Bobby reports thinking about spiders.
• B)Challenge Bobby to rationalize why he might be afraid of spiders.
• C)Provide Bobby with statistics to reassure him how common his fear is.
• D)Ask Bobby to sit in the same room as a spider for a period of time.
• E)None of these possible responses reflect the approach taken in exposure therapy.

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