Vicarious Desensitization Occurs When the Client

question 768

Multiple Choice

Vicarious desensitization occurs when the client

• A) observes a model performing the feared behavior.
• B) is coached into performing feared behavior in front of the therapist.
• C) engages in behaviors similar to the feared behavior.
• D) uses selective perception in coping with a feared object.

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Definitions:

Younger Inmates

Individuals who are of a younger age and are serving time in a detention or correctional facility.

Gangs

Organized groups often associated with criminal activities and identified by common symbols, rituals, or territories.

Corruption of Authority

The exploitation of power by officials for personal gain or to unjustly manipulate outcomes, undermining ethical standards and trust in institutions.

Enforcing Prison Rules

The process of ensuring inmates comply with the established regulations and standards within a correctional facility.