Arranging Anxiety-Provoking Situations in a Hierarchy Would Be Characteristic of __________

question 22

Multiple Choice

Arranging anxiety-provoking situations in a hierarchy would be characteristic of __________.

• A)behavioral contracting
• B)operant conditioning
• C)aversive conditioning
• D)systematic desensitization

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Definitions:

Somatic

Pertaining to or affecting the body, especially as distinct from the mind or the environment.

Pituitary Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces hormones influencing various bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Master Gland

A term commonly used to describe the pituitary gland due to its key role in regulating numerous other endocrine glands and their hormone production.

Adrenal Gland

A pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which help control heart rate, blood pressure, and other bodily functions.