Blythe Is Afraid of Cats, Because She Was Bitten by One

question 2

Multiple Choice

Blythe is afraid of cats, because she was bitten by one when she was younger, but she has just begun dating someone who owns a cat, so she wants to conquer her fear. She chooses a counsellor who utilizes animals in therapy, and when she and Dr. Ramirez decide she is ready, he brings out a picture of a cat. While Dr. Ramirez ___________, he and Blythe ____________.

• A) forces Blythe to hold the cat; use free association to deal with Blythe's fear
• B) blocks the door so Blythe can't leave; use countertransference to help Blythe deal with the cat's presence
• C) exposes Blythe to a picture of the phobic stimulus; use relaxation techniques to reduce the level of intensity
• D) exposes Blythe to the feared stimulus; focus on Blythe's verbalized transference onto Dr. Ramirez

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