Patrick is a Vietnam War veteran who has been having a recurring nightmare of being on the frontline. Any sound that remotely resembles gunfire makes him anxious. Although he has been suffering for years with this problem, only recently did he decide to seek treatment. His psychologist asks Patrick to identify the thoughts and situations that evoke anxiety and rank them. His psychologist then begins to help him work through each situation by using relaxation techniques. This technique is called:
A. rational-emotive behavioral therapy.
B. flooding.
C. systematic desensitization.
D. behavior modification.
Answer: C
You might also like to view...
What is DSM's position regarding the role of culture in the diagnosis of personality disorders?
a. Cultural standards for appropriate behavior are not taken into account. b. Cultural standards for appropriate behavior must be taken into account. c. The criteria for personality disorders are culturally universal. d. Cultural standards are only taken into account for Cluster C disorders.
According to the National Institute of Health and the American Heart Association, a healthy weight is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) at or below ____
a. 25 b. 22 c. 16 d. 20
A death certificate must be completed before the final disposition of the body can be made
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Creativity is the ability to __________
a. produce novel or unique ideas or objects b. think about concrete objects abstractly c. work well with input from internal sources d. work well without input from internal sources