Systematic Desensitization Involves

question 80

Multiple Choice

Systematic desensitization involves

• A)exposing someone to a feared situation in a real or an imagined way.
• B)repeated pairings of an undesirable behavior with aversive stimuli to decrease the behavior's positive associations.
• C)a technique in which the therapist mirrors the client's own feelings back to the client.
• D)using a gradual build-up of self-reflective speech.

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Definitions:

Functional Thinking

A cognitive approach focusing on the practical and utilitarian aspects of problem-solving and decision-making.

Divergent

Characterized by moving or extending in different directions from a common point or deviating from a conventional pattern.

Insightful

Having or showing an accurate and deep understanding; perceptive.

Availability Heuristic

A mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to a person’s mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method or decision.