_____ Is a Form of Behavior Therapy Based on Classical

question 134

Multiple Choice

_____ is a form of behavior therapy based on classical conditioning in which anxiety is treated by gradually exposing a client to the thing or situation that causes the anxiety.

• A) Aversive conditioning
• B) Rational-emotive behavior therapy
• C) Exposure therapy
• D) Mental filtering

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Definitions:

Self-Verification

A theory proposing that people seek to confirm their self-concept by preferring feedback and situations that are congruent with their existing beliefs about themselves.

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worthiness and personal value.

Fear of Death

An emotional state characterized by anxiety or dread associated with the awareness of mortality and the inevitable process of dying.

Terror Management Theory

A psychological concept proposing that fear of death drives individuals to adopt cultural values and beliefs that provide meaning, purpose, and a sense of immortality.