Simplify the Expression

question 206

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression.

Grasp the mechanisms and effectiveness of aversive conditioning in treating addictions.

Identify the basics of behavior therapy, including observational and operant conditioning methods.

Comprehend the principles and techniques of cognitive therapies, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and rational-emotive behavior therapy (REBT).

Recognize the uses and effects of virtual reality and technology-assisted therapies in treating phobias and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Definitions:

Realistic Goals

Objectives or targets that are practical, achievable, and based on reasonable expectations.

Zeigarnik Effect

The psychological phenomenon where uncompleted or interrupted tasks are remembered better than completed ones.

Intrusive Thoughts

Unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that repeatedly enter a person’s mind, often causing significant anxiety or discomfort.

Delay Gratification

The ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later reward, often associated with better long-term outcomes.