When Using Systematic Desensitization,many Practitioners Now Believe That the Most

question 103

Multiple Choice

When using systematic desensitization,many practitioners now believe that the most important component of alleviating an anxious or fearful response is

• A) exposure to the feared stimulus.
• B) the relaxation techniques.
• C) the client-therapist relationship.
• D) the type of anxiety being treated.

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Definitions:

Second Messenger

is a molecule inside cells that acts to transmit signals from a receptor to a target within the cell, such as cAMP or calcium ions.

Growth Factor

A naturally occurring substance capable of stimulating cellular growth, proliferation, healing, and cellular differentiation.

Tyrosine Kinase Receptor

A plasma membrane receptor that phosphorylates the tyrosine part of proteins; when a ligand binds to the receptor, the conformation of the receptor changes and it may phosphorylate itself as well as other molecules; important in immune function and serves as a receptor for insulin.

Ras Proteins

A family of proteins involved in transmitting signals within cells, playing a role in cell growth and development.