Melamed Used Modeling Procedures to Reduce Stress in Young People

question 31

Multiple Choice

Melamed used modeling procedures to reduce stress in young people anticipating surgery. She found that young children with previous experience with surgery

• A) showed increased anxiety if they were under the age of 8.
• B) did not understand the procedures.
• C) had the greater anxiety reduction than the older participants.
• D) were more responsive to in vivo experiences than symbolic representations.

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