For Which of These Problems Would Systematic Desensitization Most Likely

question 157

Multiple Choice

For which of these problems would systematic desensitization most likely be used?

• A) Joe has been depressed for two years.
• B) Ken is sexually attracted to young children.
• C) As a result of schizophrenia, David does not interact with members of his family.
• D) A fear of heights restricts Alice's enrollment to classes that meet on the first floor.

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Definitions:

Insecure Attachment

A type of attachment pattern where individuals are likely to experience difficulty in forming stable relationships due to lack of trust and feelings of unworthiness.

Strange Situation

A psychological experiment developed by Mary Ainsworth to assess attachment styles in young children by observing their reactions to separation and reunion with their caregivers.

Smiling

A facial expression characterized by an upward curving of the corners of the mouth, usually expressing happiness, pleasure, or amusement.

Insecure-resistant/Ambivalent

A type of attachment style observed in children who display anxiety and uncertainty when separated from their caregivers and ambivalence upon the caregiver's return.