Eloise is trying to avoid thinking about the near-fatal car accident that she was in last year. She hasn't been able to drive to that part of the city since the accident. Her therapist has recommended that Eloise participate in exposure treatments,
specifically "flooding." Describe what this experience will entail, based on your knowledge of behavior therapies.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
• Flooding is a type of exposure therapy in which the therapist takes the client directly into the feared situation and remains there until the client's panic and anxiety decline.
• For Eloise, the therapist would probably drive her (or have her drive) to the site of the accident and drive around the area until her anxiety disappeared.
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