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.

Interpret the role of gender and cultural differences in sensation seeking and locus of control.

Analyze the effects of optimism and pessimism on health according to Seligman's perspective.

Identify the characteristics and dimensions of sensation seeking.

Differentiate between psychologically healthy and unhealthy forms of optimism and pessimism.

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