____________ Is a Cognitive-Behavioral Technique Used to Treat Phobias by Extinguishing

question 58

Short Answer

____________ is a cognitive-behavioral technique used to treat phobias by extinguishing the fear response.

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Definitions:

Tend-and-Befriend Response

A behavior pattern where individuals provide care and protection under stressful situations, enhancing group safety and reducing vulnerability.

Fight-or-Flight Response

A physiological reaction to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival, preparing the body for rapid action.

Alarm Stage

The initial reaction of the body's stress response system, involving the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of stress hormones.

Type A Behavior

A personality trait characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-imposed stress, impatience, and aggression.