Lashonna Was Afraid of Dogs

question 245

Multiple Choice

Lashonna was afraid of dogs.She wanted to get over this fear,so she began by thinking about seeing a dog but staying calm.Then she walked past her neighbor's dog in its fenced yard until she no longer felt afraid.Next,she visited a pet store and petted a dog while the salesclerk held it.Finally,she bought herself a puppy and was no longer afraid.Lashonna's method is most like __________.

• A)systematic desensitization.
• B)aversion therapy.
• C)flooding.
• D)extinction.

Comprehend the dynamics of self-fulfilling prophecies in social interactions.

Evaluate the societal implications of living in a patriarchal society for women.

Analyze the concept and examples of backlash against women.

Identify how societal messages devalue women and girls and the internalization of this devaluation.

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Definitions:

Freud Model

A psychological model proposed by Sigmund Freud that outlines three primary components of the human psyche: the id, ego, and superego, functioning together to shape personality and behavior.

Superego

In Freudian psychoanalysis, the part of the personality that acts as a moral center, imposing the morals and standards learned from parents and society.

Phenylketonuria

A genetic disorder characterized by an inability to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to its accumulation and potentially severe neurological damage if untreated.

Huntington Disease

Hereditary disease characterized by chorea (ceaseless involuntary jerky movements) and progressive dementia, ending in death.