1-25Which of the Following Illustrates How Cognitive Variables May Act

question 38

Multiple Choice

1-25.Which of the following illustrates how cognitive variables may act to maintain acquired fears?

• A)Jane no longer went to the park due to her fear of dogs.
• B)Karen would think happy thoughts whenever she drove over a bridge.
• C)Ryan's fear of heights caused him to always wonder just how high up he was in a building.
• D)Melvin knew that his heart was racing because he was afraid.

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