A college student has been invited to be the best man at the wedding of a college friend who lives
across the country. The wedding is in 6 weeks. He must travel by plane but is afraid of flying. A
nurse suggests seeing a therapist.
What type of therapy would the nurse be most likely to
recommend?
a. Psychoanalysis
b. Milieu therapy
c. Systematic desensitization
d. Short-term dynamic therapy
ANS: C
Systematic desensitization is a type of therapy aimed at extinguishing a specific behavior, such as
the fear of flying. Options A and D: Psychoanalysis and short-term dynamic therapy are aimed at
uncovering conflicts. Option B: Milieu therapy involves environmental factors. None of these would
be likely to cause behavioral change in 6 weeks.
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