In Lars-Goran Ost's Brief Exposure Therapy, the Initial 45-Minute Interview

question 67

Multiple Choice

In Lars-Goran Ost's brief exposure therapy, the initial 45-minute interview is used to determine the

• A)cause of the client's phobia, which is maintaining his or her avoidance response.
• B)best method for the client to achieve relaxation.
• C)client's catastrophic belief, which is maintaining his or her avoidance response.
• D)extent of the client's ability to cope with other fearful situation besides this phobic object.

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Definitions:

Building Blocks

Fundamental elements or components that serve as the foundation or starting point for construction, learning, or development.

Rough-and-Tumble Play

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Environmental Pressures

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Left-Handed

The preference of using the left hand for activities such as writing and eating, displayed by a certain percentage of the population.