Regarding Systematic Desensitization, Which of the Following Statements Is/are TRUE

question 233

Multiple Choice

Regarding systematic desensitization, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

• A)For most phobias, desensitization works best when people are directly exposed to the stimuli and situations they fear.
• B)For a simple phobia, like spider phobia, the procedure can be successfully done in groups.
• C)For some fears, like riding in an elevator, desensitization can be completed in one session.
• D)All of these statements are true.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, it is any event that strengthens or increases the behavior it follows.

Behaviorism

A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning, emphasizing observable behaviors over internal phenomena like thoughts and feelings.

Learning Theory

A framework for understanding how people acquire new behaviors, skills, attitudes, or knowledge.

Erikson's Stages

refer to a theory by Erik Erikson outlining eight stages of psychosocial development that individuals go through from infancy to late adulthood.