Rachel Has Difficulty Initiating Conversations with Others

question 18

Multiple Choice

Rachel has difficulty initiating conversations with others. In therapy, Rachel's therapist uses a technique in which Rachel watches her therapist demonstrate starting conversations. Later, Rachel will imitate what the therapist demonstrated. The technique Rachel's therapist is MOST likely using is:

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

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