Work the Following Problem Using the Rule for Addition of Real

question 48

Short Answer

Work the following problem using the rule for addition of real numbers.

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Definitions:

Fear Hierarchy

A fear hierarchy is a list of feared situations or objects that are arranged in descending order according to how much they evoke anxiety. This list is then used in therapy for exposure exercises.

Response Prevention

A behavioral treatment technique, particularly used in treating OCD, where the patient is prevented from performing a compulsive behavior.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation coupled with relaxation exercises.

Anxiety

A sensation of apprehension or fear, often about something that is going to happen soon or an outcome that is not yet clear.