Which of the Following Methods Would Likely Be Effective in Eliminating

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methods would likely be effective in eliminating a child's phobia of dentists?

• A)Take the child to their favourite restaurant after visiting the dentist so the dentist is paired with a pleasurable UCS.
• B)Inform the child that their teeth will hurt if the dentist does not clean them so the dentist is paired with pain relief.
• C)Inform the child that they will be punished if they do not go to the dentist so the dentist is associated with the positive feelings of nonpunishment.
• D)Inform the child that their teeth will rot if the dentist does not clean them so the dentist is paired with a feared UCS.

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