By Having Patients Repeatedly Expose Themselves to in Vivo Trauma

question 14

Multiple Choice

By having patients repeatedly expose themselves to in vivo trauma stimuli,

• A) they desensitize themselves to the thoughts surrounding the trauma.
• B) anxiety is reduced, a sense of self-efficacy is developed, and the opportunity for avoiding certain situations is enhanced.
• C) patients develop a useful support system helping them in handling the stimuli.
• D) anxiety is reduced, a sense of self-efficacy is developed, and the opportunity for engaging in a broader range of activities is enhanced.

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Definitions:

Heterosexism

The presumption of heterosexuality as the norm, which can result in discrimination or bias against non-heterosexual orientations and identities.

Systemic Discrimination

Discrimination that is ingrained in the policies, practices, and procedures of institutions, resulting in disadvantages to certain groups.

Natural Superiority

The belief in the inherent superiority of certain individuals, groups, or races over others, often without scientific basis.

Stereotype

A label that may have some basis in fact, but that has been grossly over-generalized and applied to a particular segment of the population or situation.