Andrew Is Extremely Afraid of Snakes

question 38

Multiple Choice

Andrew is extremely afraid of snakes. To deal with this problem, he is first shown a picture of snakes and told to relax while looking at it. He is likely receiving the treatment known as

• A) systematic desensitization.
• B) psychoanalysis.
• C) biofeedback.
• D) cognitive restructuring.

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Definitions:

Staged Manipulation

A technique in experimental research where situations or events are deliberately created by the researcher to elicit a behavior.

Self-Report

A method where individuals provide information about themselves, typically through questionnaires or interviews.

Physiological

Pertaining to the functions and activities of living organisms and their parts, including all physical and chemical processes.

Behavioral

Pertaining to or involving actions and responses observable in living organisms, particularly in humans and animals.