Orlofsky and His Colleagues Identified Five Intimacy Statuses, One of Which

question 53

Essay

Orlofsky and his colleagues identified five intimacy statuses, one of which is the "intimate." Describe this status.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to reduce anxiety by gradually exposing the person to the feared object or situation.

Phobias

Extreme or irrational fears of specific objects, situations, or activities that result in severe anxiety and avoidance behaviors.

Aversive Conditioning

A form of behavior modification that involves the use of negative stimuli to reduce or eliminate undesired behaviors.

Nail Biting

A habitual behavior involving biting one's nails, often triggered by anxiety or boredom.