For Which of the Following Conditions Would Desensitization NOT Be

question 21

Multiple Choice

For which of the following conditions would desensitization NOT be helpful?

• A) a teacher with stage fright
• B) a student with test anxiety
• C) a newlywed with an aversion to sexual intimacy
• D) a person who wants to stop smoking or drinking

Recognize the effects of different reinforcement magnitudes and delays on conditioning and behavior.

Identify factors influencing contrast effects in behavioral responses.

Comprehend the process and stages involved in implementing contingency management programs.

Understand the mechanisms and effects of extinction on behavior.

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Definitions:

Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy

A method of psychotherapy that uses virtual reality technology to expose patients to simulations of their phobias or traumatic experiences in a controlled environment.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment involving electrically induced seizures for therapeutic effect, primarily used to treat severe depression.

Severe Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique where patients are encouraged to verbalize thoughts as they come to mind, without censorship or restraint.