Lydia Has a Spider Phobia

question 4

Multiple Choice

Lydia has a spider phobia.Based on research cited in Module 19,should she participate in a treatment that subliminally presents spider images?

• A) Yes-even when images are presented below awareness, the unconscious mind can react to them.
• B) Yes-she will know that something is helping her because of the fact that she is participating in therapy.
• C) No-phobias don't go away, so it would be a waste of time and money.
• D) No-she can't even see the image, so there is no use in doing it.

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Definitions:

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