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:

Perseveration

is the repetition of a particular response, such as a word, phrase, or gesture, despite the absence or cessation of a stimulus.

Infant's Tendency

Refers to the natural inclinations or predispositions observed in infants, such as tendencies toward certain behaviors or reactions.

Movement

The act or process of changing physical location or position, often referring to the capability of organisms or parts of organisms to do so.

Representation

The act of standing for or symbolizing something else, or an accurate depiction of something in a particular medium.