In Desensitization,a Person

question 117

Multiple Choice

In desensitization,a person

• A)constructs a hierarchy,is taught exercises that produce deep relaxation,and then tries to perform the least disturbing item on the list.
• B)is taught exercises that produce deep relaxation and then is exposed to the highest fear-producing stimulus.
• C)attempts to discover the reasons why she or he is fearful of a particular stimuli and then to face these fears one by one.
• D)is exposed to response-contingent shocks whenever he or she tries to engage in a bad habit,such as smoking or drinking alcohol.

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Definitions:

Operon

A functioning unit of genomic DNA containing a cluster of genes under the control of a single promoter, found in prokaryotes.

Promotor

A region of DNA that initiates transcription of a particular gene, providing a binding site for RNA polymerase and other transcription factors.

mRNA Synthesis

The process of synthesizing messenger RNA (mRNA) from a DNA template during gene expression, allowing for protein production.

Structural Gene

A gene that codes for any RNA or protein product other than a regulatory factor.