Kevin Is Afraid of Elevators

question 74

Multiple Choice

Kevin is afraid of elevators. His therapist has him stand outside an elevator until he remains calm. Then, Kevin stands inside the elevator with the door open. He then stands in it with the
Door closed. Then, he rides it up one floor. Eventually he rides it to the top of the building and
Back down while remaining calm. Kevin's therapist used ______ to treat his phobia.

• A) gradual exposure
• B) response prevention
• C) systematic desensitization
• D) cue-controlled relaxation

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