When Meredith Was 12 Years Old, She Had to Endure

question 467

Multiple Choice

When Meredith was 12 years old, she had to endure a very painful dental procedure. Ever since, she has had an intense fear of going to the dentist. Which of the following techniques is most likely to help her overcome her fear of going to the dentist?

• A) contingency management
• B) eye movement desensitization reprocessing
• C) systematic desensitization
• D) rational-emotive therapy

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