Systematic Desensitization Consists of

question 147

Multiple Choice

Systematic desensitization consists of

• A)exposing the patient to the feared stimulus at full intensity.
• B)teaching the patient to alter his or her irrational self-talk while confronting the feared stimulus.
• C)having the patient imagine a series of increasingly frightening scenes while deeply relaxed.
• D)gradually exposing the patient to more and more anxiety-provoking situations in the environment.

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Definitions:

Firm Interest

The commercial or financial concerns and objectives of a business organization.

Socially Optimal

A condition or level of operation where social welfare is maximized, considering all costs and benefits to society.

Marginal Cost

The rise in total expenses incurred from the production of an extra unit of a product or service.

Profit-maximizing Output

The level of production at which a firm achieves the highest possible profit, where marginal revenue equals marginal cost.