Regarding Systematic Desensitization, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 271

Multiple Choice

Regarding systematic desensitization, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Clients progress through the fear hierarchy from the most frightening item to the least disturbing one.
• B)Relaxation is often achieved during systematic desensitization through the tension-release method.
• C)Any change from complete relaxation on an item of the fear hierarchy is a signal that the client must relax again before continuing to the next item.
• D)After clients have practiced relaxation once a day for a week or two, they will begin to be able to tell when their bodies (or a group of muscles)are tense and will begin to be able to relax on command.

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