When Constructing a Hierarchy for Desensitization, Situations Should Be Ordered

question 211

Multiple Choice

When constructing a hierarchy for desensitization, situations should be ordered

• A)so that mildly disturbing and very disturbing situations are balanced and intermixed.
• B)from the least disturbing to the most disturbing.
• C)differently each time the hierarchy is reviewed.
• D)so that the first five situations cause no noticeable increase in muscular tension.

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Definitions:

Closure

The psychological process of seeking resolution and finality to unresolved matters, often related to trauma, loss, or relationship issues.

Gestalt Principle

A theory in psychology that proposes the mind integrates pieces of sensory information into whole perceptions or patterns, emphasizing the importance of context and wholes in perception.

Proximity

The physical or psychological nearness or closeness between people, objects, or concepts, which can influence interactions and perceptions.

Gestalt Principle

A theory in psychology that proposes the human brain sees objects as whole forms rather than as a collection of individual parts.