The Technique of Flooding in the Treatment of Phobia Utilizes

question 115

Multiple Choice

The technique of flooding in the treatment of phobia utilizes what learning principle?

• A) gradual exposure
• B) extinction
• C) contingency management
• D) relaxation

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Definitions:

Social Learning

The theory that people learn new behaviors, attitudes, and values from observing others.

Attentional Processes

Mechanisms by which individuals selectively concentrate on certain information while ignoring other stimuli, important for cognitive functioning.

Modeling

The process of learning behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions through observing and imitating others, a concept emphasized in social learning theory.

Retention Processes

Cognitive mechanisms that allow information or experiences to be stored in memory and retrieved for later use.