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:

Refractory Period

A period immediately following the stimulation during which a nerve or muscle is unresponsive to further stimulation.

Excitement Phase

The initial stage in the human sexual response cycle characterized by physical and emotional sensations of arousal, such as increased heart rate and muscle tension.

Orgasm Phase

A phase in sexual response characterized by intense pleasure, increased heart rate, and typically, in men, ejaculation, and in women, vaginal contractions.

Shortest Phase

Generally refers to the briefest stage or period within a process or cycle, though specifics can vary depending on the context it is used in.