What Is Plasticity

question 189

Multiple Choice

What is plasticity?

• A) a time in development when it is optimum to develop certain traits or abilities
• B) the amount of flexibility a human possesses at birth
• C) the idea that human traits may change or stay the same over time
• D) the idea that human traits are mostly inborn

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Definitions:

In Vivo Desensitization

One key step in the behavioral treatment of a phobia in which the patient is gradually exposed to the phobic stimulus.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to help individuals overcome phobias and anxiety by gradual exposure to the feared object or situation while teaching relaxation techniques.

Aversion Therapy

A psychological treatment method where undesirable behaviors are discouraged by associating them with unpleasant stimuli.

Contingency Management

A behavioral therapy technique that reinforces positive behavior with rewards or discourages negative behavior with penalties.