Patti's therapist has her put on a headmounted video display
Through this procedure, Patti will enter a three dimensional world in which she will be driving in a rain storm, across bridges, and at night. She will be gradually exposed to these situations, in a realistic yet controlled fashion. Patti's therapist is using
a. EMDR.
b. virtual reality exposure.
c. aversive conditioning.
d. covert sensitization.
ANSWER: b
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