What Do Systematic Desensitization and Virtual Reality Therapy Have in Common

question 153

Multiple Choice

What do systematic desensitization and virtual reality therapy have in common?

• A) Both involve the use of operant conditioning principles.
• B) Both are effective in the treatment of negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
• C) Both techniques are effective in the treatment of positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
• D) Both are based on principles of classical conditioning.

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Definitions:

Dyadic Skills

The interpersonal skills required to effectively manage and navigate two-person relationships, such as communication and conflict resolution.

Orienting System

A cognitive mechanism that directs attention towards novel or significant stimuli in one's environment.

Still-Face Paradigm

A research technique for assessing infant coping strategies. The infant is seated facing the mother who is instructed to interact in normally pleasant and playful ways at first and then is asked to change her behavior and to be completely unresponsive or withdrawn.