When Constructing a Hierarchy for Desensitization, Situations Should Be Ordered

question 541

Multiple Choice

When constructing a hierarchy for desensitization, situations should be ordered

• A) so that mildly disturbing and very disturbing situations are balanced and intermixed.
• B) from the least disturbing to the most disturbing situation.
• C) differently each time the hierarchy is reviewed.
• D) so that the first five situations cause no noticeable increase in muscular tension.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A mass of gray matter located in the dorsal part of the diencephalon of the brain, functioning as a principal relay station for sensory information flowing into the cortex.

Amygdala

The amygdala is a region of the brain involved in processing emotions such as fear, anxiety, and aggression, playing a significant role in emotional learning and memory.

Sensory Input

Information that is perceived by the senses and transmitted to the brain.

Sensory Input

The information perceived through the senses, such as sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell, which is then processed by the brain.