"The Therapist Wants Me to Imagine Scenes Where I Was

question 147

Multiple Choice

"The therapist wants me to imagine scenes where I was in combat and imagine them like I was there. I don't want to do that! How can this possibly help me?" Which is the BEST answer you can give to a combat veteran who says this?

• A) "That really can't help you. The best thing to do is suppress your fear, control it."
• B) "Your therapist is suggesting something called 'virtual exposure,' but no one knows if it helps."
• C) "Your therapist is suggesting an effective form of exposure called 'flooding.'"
• D) "You should try drug therapy; that usually works, even without additional therapy."

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Definitions:

Calculus-based Trust

A form of trust predicated on the calculation and expectation that another individual will act in a predictable manner, often based on the perceived benefits and penalties associated with maintaining or betraying trust.

Deliver Promises

The act of fulfilling or keeping commitments and expectations previously agreed upon.

Counterproductive Norms

Established patterns of behavior within a group that hinder its achievement of goals or negatively affect its performance.

Persuasive Communication

The process of utilizing messages with the intent to influence the attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors of others.