A Student Who Is Afraid of Mathematics Is First Given

question 29

Multiple Choice

A student who is afraid of mathematics is first given some problems that bear little resemblance to mathematics, then is given a sequence of problems that become increasingly more mathematical in content. The progression of problems is gradual enough that the fear response does not occur, and eventually the student loses his fear of mathematics. Which method for breaking bad habits is best illustrated in this situation?

• A) Incompatible stimulus method
• B) Consolidation method
• C) Exhaustion method
• D) Threshold method

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