An effective alternative to vicarious desensitization is to have the client
a. observe a model exhibiting fear to the phobic stimulus.
b. avoid the fear-producing stimulus.
c. vividly imagine the feared stimulus.
d. increase the fear-producing stimulus.
C
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Jeremy and Bianca have been married for many years. They enjoy traveling to places in which they can explore the landscape by hiking, climbing, and canoeing. What factor best explains why this activity has helped maintain their relationship over time?
a. ?openness and self-disclosure b. ?engaging in novel and exciting activities c. ?provision of reassurance d. ?communication
Nicolaus and Nellis used classical conditioning to develop a taste aversion in mongooses. They allowed the animals to eat eggs that had been laced with carboachol, which caused the animals to become ill. Later, the mongooses showed an aversion to eggs. In this example of classical conditioning, the carboachol in the eggs was:
a. an unconditioned response b. a conditioned stimulus c. a conditioned response d. an unconditioned stimulus
Carlos suffers from REM behavior disorder, which means that Carlos
a. experiences REM rebound with vivid nightmares. b. snores loudly, holding his breath, and then gasping for air. c. lacks muscle paralysis, which allows him to thrash about and act out his dreams. d. is having sudden, irresistible, daytime sleep attacks.
When tested with the candle problem presented in your textbook, five-year-old children showed no signs of functional fixedness because compared to adults, the children
a. could visualize the problem better. b. could physically manipulate the objects with more dexterity. c. had less experience with the uses of the various objects. d. had more experience with the uses of the various objects.