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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Definitions:

Occipital Lobe

The region of the brain located at the back of the head, responsible for visual processing.

Parietal Lobe

The region of the brain that processes sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain, and is involved in spatial orientation and manipulation.

Temperature

A physical quantity expressing the subjective perceptions of hot and cold, measured with a thermometer.

Facial Recognition

The process by which individuals are identified or verified through the analysis of facial features.