Which Method of Treating Phobias Involves Progressive Relaxation and Exposure

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which method of treating phobias involves progressive relaxation and exposure to the feared object (either actual or imagined) ?

• A)extinction
• B)systematic desensitization
• C)punishment
• D)token economy

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Definitions:

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

A medical condition often seen in premature infants, characterized by difficulty in breathing due to insufficient surfactant in the lungs.

Braxton-Hicks Contractions

Irregular, often painless contractions of the uterus occurring during pregnancy, sometimes called "practice contractions" for labor.

Delivery Process

The series of events that lead to the birth of a baby, encompassing the stages of labor, birthing, and immediate postnatal care.

False Labor

Contractions that may be mistaken for the onset of labor but do not lead to birth and are often less regular and less intense.