Katherine Is Terrified of Dogs

question 36

Multiple Choice

Katherine is terrified of dogs. To help alleviate her fears, her therapist first teaches her how to relax her muscles. Next, the therapist uses virtual therapy to expose Katherine to different dogs and asks her to stay relaxed. Which of the following is the basis for the virtual therapy used by Katherine's therapist?  

• A)Aversive conditioning  
• B)Resistance  
• C)Systematic desensitization  
• D)Transference

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Definitions:

Anterior Corticospinal Tracts

Nerve pathways that travel from the brain through the spinal cord, involved in the voluntary movement of muscles.

Lateral Corticospinal Tracts

Nerve pathways that run from the cerebral cortex to the spinal cord, involved in voluntary movement control.

Motor Control

The process by which humans and animals use their brain and nervous system to activate and coordinate the muscles and limbs involved in the performance of a motor skill.

Somatosensory Cortex

The part of the brain that processes sensory information from the body, such as touch, temperature, and pain.