Tamara Is Deathly Afraid of Coming in Contact with Germs

question 78

Multiple Choice

Tamara is deathly afraid of coming in contact with germs.So,her therapist gradually exposes Tamara to "unclean" things,such as touching dirt or taking a bite of an unwashed piece of fruit,while in a calm,relaxed,and supportive environment.This technique is known as

• A)systematic desensitization.
• B)vicarious conditioning.
• C)spontaneous recovery.
• D)modeling.

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Definitions:

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter commonly associated with love and social bonding, plays crucial roles in childbirth, breastfeeding, and emotional connections.

Second Stage of Childbirth

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Incubator

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Babinski Reflex

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