The Component of CBT for PTSD in Which a Psychologist

question 9

Multiple Choice

The component of CBT for PTSD in which a psychologist develops a hierarchy of feared stimuli with the patient and encourages the patient to intentionally expose himself or herself to increasingly fearful stimuli is known as

• A)imaginal exposure.
• B)emotional processing.
• C)progressive fear desensitization.
• D)in vivo exposure.

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Definitions:

Multicultural Model

An approach or framework that recognizes, respects, and incorporates diverse cultural perspectives and practices.

Bicultural Identity Model

A framework describing how individuals navigate and integrate two distinct cultural identities, balancing assimilation and separation.

Psychological Conflict

An inner struggle arising from opposing demands or impulses within an individual.

Identity Diffusion

A state in which an individual has not yet developed a clear and stable sense of identity or is experiencing uncertainty about personal values, beliefs, and goals.