Autonomic Nervous System Reactivity in Humans Appears to Be ____

question 33

Multiple Choice

Autonomic nervous system reactivity in humans appears to be ____.

• A) learned
• B) psychogenic
• C) inherited
• D) related to dopamine activity

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Definitions:

Exposure Therapy

A psychological treatment that involves confronting fears and anxieties by gradual, controlled exposure to the objects, activities, or situations that cause them.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to help individuals overcome phobias and anxiety disorders by gradually exposing them to the anxiety source while teaching them relaxation techniques.

Aversive Conditioning

is a form of behavioral training where a negative stimulus is paired with an undesirable behavior in order to reduce or eliminate that behavior.

Therapeutic Setting

An environment designed to facilitate healing and therapy, often characterized by safety, privacy, and comfort.