Making Someone Who Is Afraid of Snakes Handle Dozens of Snakes

question 20

Multiple Choice

Making someone who is afraid of snakes handle dozens of snakes in an effort to get him to overcome his fear is called __________.

• A)systematic desensitization
• B)aversive conditioning
• C)flooding
• D)paradoxical intent

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