The First Step in Systematic Desensitization Is to

question 14

Multiple Choice

The first step in systematic desensitization is to

• A)arrange the frightening aspects in a hierarchy.
• B)teach the client to associate relaxation with anxiety-producing situations.
• C)teach the client to imagine the least feared stimulus in the hierarchy.
• D)discuss aspects of the feared situation that are most and least frightening.

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Definitions:

Scoliosis

A spinal condition characterized by a sideways curve of the spine.

Thoracic

Refers to the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, encompassing the chest region.

Ribs Articulate

The connection of ribs to the spine and sternum that allows for their movement, facilitating breathing.

Transverse Foramina

Holes in the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae through which the vertebral artery passes to supply blood to the brain.