Tamara Is Deathly Afraid of Coming in Contact with Germs

question 163

Multiple Choice

Tamara is deathly afraid of coming in contact with germs.So,her therapist gradually exposes Tamara to "unclean" things,such as touching dirt or taking a bite of an unwashed piece of fruit,while in a calm,relaxed,and supportive environment.This technique is known as

• A) desensitization.
• B) vicarious conditioning.
• C) spontaneous recovery.
• D) modeling.

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Definitions:

Social Trust

The belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of society, forming the foundation of communal relationships and social networks.

Cynicism

An attitude characterized by a general distrust of others' motives.

Evasive

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

Liar

A person who tells falsehoods or deliberately omits truth with the intention to deceive or mislead.