Riva Is So Terrified of Flying That Watching an Airplane

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Multiple Choice

Riva is so terrified of flying that watching an airplane take off or land in a movie can cause her to become anxious.Her behavioral therapist has been working on helping her overcome this fear by having Riva work through an anxiety hierarchy while she maintains a state of deep relaxation.In this case, the therapist is using:

• A)aversion therapy to help Riva overcome her fear of flying
• B)a token economy to help Riva overcome her fear of flying
• C)systematic desensitization to help Riva overcome her fear of flying
• D)negative reinforcement to help Riva overcome her fear of flying

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