Treatment of Psychological Disorders

AP Psychology· difficulty 4/5

Systematic desensitization is used to treat phobias by

  • A

    Verbally analyzing the origin of the fear only

  • B

    Gradually exposing the person to feared stimuli while maintaining relaxation

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  • C

    Rapidly confronting the feared stimulus at full intensity

  • D

    Prescribing anti-anxiety medication during exposure

Explanation

Wolpe's technique using counterconditioning.

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