Phil is being treated for obsessive-compulsive disorder. The treatment involves gradually exposing him to the anxiety-producing situation that Phil is trying to avoid. This treatment is called:

A. anxiety therapy
B. avoidance therapy
C. exposure therapy
D. stimulus therapy


Answer: C

Psychology

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Every Sunday, Adam takes a bus to the farmers' market to buy vegetables. One Sunday, the bus service is disrupted, and he decides to drive. He is not sure if he knows the route to the market. However, when he starts driving, he realizes that he knows the route from his weekly bus rides. In the context of cognitive learning, Adam's knowledge of the route to the farmer's market most likely demonstrates

A. latent learning. B. reinforcement. C. observational learning. D. spontaneous recovery.

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Scales on the MMPI that measure an individual's specific complaints or concerns are called

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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