Timmy Is Afraid of Snakes and Runs Away Whenever He

question 67

Multiple Choice

Timmy is afraid of snakes and runs away whenever he sees one.To cure him of his fear, his older brother places Timmy in a box along with three harmless garter snakes.This treatment is an example of

• A)response prevention.
• B)systematic desensitization.
• C)habituation.
• D)conditioned suppression.

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