Iram Is Afraid of Snakes

question 5

Multiple Choice

Iram is afraid of snakes. In an effort to help him overcome his fear, his therapist has him enter a room where there are dozens of snakes and has him hold them. Iram is not permitted to leave the room until the therapy session is completed. Iram's therapist is using __________

• A) systematic desensitization.
• B) flooding.
• C) paradoxical intent.
• D) aversion therapy.

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Definitions:

Terrible Depression

An extremely severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity, characterized by significant declines in GDP, employment, and production.

APC

Average Propensity to Consume, indicating the percentage of income that an individual or average consumer spends rather than saves.

Disposable Income

The total amount of money available for an individual or household to spend or save after taxes have been deducted.

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households, constituting one of the major components of GDP.