Instead of working on approaching a feared situation like flying, a client observes another individual getting on the plane, taking off, and arriving safely at the destination. This method for overcoming fear responses is called

a. imitating. c. modeling.
b. desensitizing. d. flooding.


C

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a. the behavior is no longer reinforced b. a CS elicits a CR in the future after respondent extinction had taken place c. a neutral stimulus can elicit a CR after one pairing with a US d. the CS is no longer paired with the US

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What is an advance medical directive? What types are available in the United States?

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

The IUD works primarily by preventing implantation

a. True b. False

Psychology