Laurarose has recently been suffering from intensive nightmares. Her therapist has suggested that she engage in a new exercise where she will "rewrite" her nightmare by visualizing positive images while awake

This practice is called ________ therapy.
a) in-vivo exposure
b) systematic desensitization
c) imagery rehearsal
d) virtual reality


ANS: C, This form of therapy has been found useful for people with post-traumatic stress disorder who experiences troubling thoughts/memories during the day and night.

Psychology

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Statistically speaking, which of the following grandparents is LEAST likely to be involved in raising grandchildren?

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