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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Definitions:

Informed Consent

A process in research and medical practice where individuals are fully informed about the procedures, risks, and goals before agreeing to participate or undergo treatment.

Anonymity

The state in which an individual's identity is unknown or unacknowledged in a particular context.

Deception

The act of misleading or deceiving someone, often to gain an advantage or hide the truth.

Demand Characteristic

Features of an experimental setting that lead participants to guess the purpose of the study, potentially influencing their behavior.