Dr Roybal Is a Behavior Therapist Who Specializes in Treating

question 178

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:

Self-concept

An individual's perception of themselves, encompassing beliefs and feelings about one's personal attributes and how one evaluates oneself.

Self-esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, encompassing beliefs about oneself as well as an emotional state such as pride or despair.

Social Comparison

The act of comparing oneself to others in order to evaluate one's own abilities, successes, and characteristics.

Self-concept

An individual's perception of themselves, including beliefs about one's abilities, appearance, and personality.