You Make an Appointment to See a Therapist And,as You

question 136

Multiple Choice

You make an appointment to see a therapist and,as you are waiting,you notice that a large number of the books on the therapist's shelves deal with the work of Joseph Wolpe.What should you expect from this therapist

• A) He will emphasize the bringing unconscious conflicts and defences into conscious awareness. 
• B) He will help you recognize and change negative thoughts and maladaptive beliefs. 
• C) He will use counterconditioning to reduce anxiety responses. 
• D) He will provide a supportive environment while allowing you to determine the pace and direction of your therapy.

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Definitions:

Sleep

A natural, recurring state of rest for the mind and body, characterized by altered consciousness, reduced muscle activity, and inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles during rapid eye movement (REM) stages.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that uses rewards and punishments to modify behavior.

Trials Pairing

The method of associating two or more elements together in experimental research to study their combined effect.

Months Old

A measurement of time, specifically the number of months that have passed since an individual's birth.