A Common Saying Goes That If You Fall Off a Horse

question 28

Short Answer

A common saying goes that if you fall off a horse, you should immediately get back on and keep riding until your fear has disappeared. This approach is similar to the therapeutic technique known as _________. Furthermore, getting back on immediately allows no opportunity for brief exposures to the feared stimulus, which could result in _________ of the conditioned fear response.

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Definitions:

Tay-Sachs Disease

A rare, genetic disorder that destroys nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to a decline in physical and mental abilities.

Marijuana Use

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Information Processing

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Learning Difficulties

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