Vincent Wants to Use Systematic Desensitization to Treat His Patient's

question 125

Multiple Choice

Vincent wants to use systematic desensitization to treat his patient's phobia of elevators. After the patient learns how to relax her muscles,Vincent's next step should be to

• A) get the patient into an elevator and practice relaxing.
• B) explain to the patient what is going on in her brain when she feels fearful.
• C) have the patient imagine an elevator while continuing the relaxation exercises.
• D) give the patient a dollar for every floor she passes during an elevator ride.

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Definitions:

Psychological Factors

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Biological Factors

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Social Factors

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Health-Impairing Behaviours

Actions that negatively impact physical health, such as smoking, excessive drinking, drug abuse, or a sedentary lifestyle.