Rick Is Terrified of Spiders and He Is Currently Working

question 33

Multiple Choice

Rick is terrified of spiders and he is currently working with a therapist who uses systematic desensitization.What basic pattern of treatment will Rick experience

• A) uncovering repressed feelings about spiders 
• B) changing his attitude about spiders through a series of thought exercises 
• C) training to relax when confronted with spiders 
• D) gradually reducing the amount of medication that he uses to cope with his spider anxiety

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