What Is the Difference Between Systematic Desensitization and Flooding

question 113

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between systematic desensitization and flooding?

• A)Flooding is based on operant conditioning, whereas systematic desensitization is based on classical conditioning.
• B)Systematic desensitization is based on operant conditioning, whereas flooding is based on classical conditioning.
• C)Systematic desensitization is gradual, whereas flooding is administered all at once.
• D)There is no difference. They are alternate names for the same exact technique.

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Definitions:

Modus Ponens (MP)

A logical argument form where if a conditional statement ("if p then q") is accepted, and the antecedent (p) is shown to be true, then the consequent (q) must also be true.

Constructive Dilemma (CD)

A type of logical argument that presents two conditional statements and concludes that if one is true, then a specific outcome follows.

Modus Ponens (MP)

A form of argument in deductive reasoning that applies the following structure: if P then Q; P is asserted to be true, therefore Q must be true.

Modus Tollens (MT)

A logical form of argument that concludes the inverse of an antecedent from the negation of the consequent of a conditional statement.