Antonio Has a Fear of Heights

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Essay

Antonio has a fear of heights.He is consulting with a therapist so that he can take a trip to visit his cousin,who lives in Europe.
a) What is systematic desensitization?
b) How is systematic desensitization different from counterconditioning?
c) What is the most important feature of systematic desensitization? How could systematic desensitization be used to treat Antonio's fear?

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Definitions:

Brain

The organ located in the head of humans and other vertebrates that is the center of the nervous system responsible for interpreting sensory information, and coordinating and influencing bodily actions and functions.

Introjection

A psychological process by which an individual incorporates the ideas, attitudes, or objects of others into their own psyche.

Oral Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development during infancy (0-18 months) where the mouth is the primary source of gratification and exploration, leading to behaviors such as sucking and biting.

Psychodynamic Concept

A theory in psychology that emphasizes systematic study of the psychological forces that underlie human behavior, feelings, and emotions and how they might relate to early experience.