Dr Roybal Is a Behavior Therapist Who Specializes in Treating

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Multiple Choice

Dr. Roybal is a behavior therapist who specializes in treating phobias. For many of his clients, Dr. Roybal uses a technique in which the trigger for client's fear is paired with a new stimulus that prevents the fear from occurring. This technique is called:

• A) countertransference.
• B) aversive conditioning.
• C) counterconditioning.
• D) participant modeling.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Equilibrium

A state of mental balance where individuals' experiences are in harmony with their understanding and expectations, according to Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Mental Balance

A state of psychological stability where thoughts, emotions, and actions are in harmony, often associated with well-being and coping skills.

Thought Processes

The ways in which individuals reason, reflect, evaluate, and form judgments.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A psychological theory originated by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious mental processes in influencing behavior.