Javier has been diagnosed with agoraphobia. He is seeing a cognitive behavior therapist that uses muscle relaxation, a ranking process for his fears, and a learning process to decrease his phobia. What cognitive behavior technique is the therapist using?
A. contingency management
B. aversion therapy
C. social skills training
D. systematic desensitization
Answer: D. systematic desensitization
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a) In cultures of honor, norms place a greater emphasis on status and reputation. b) In these cultures, insults and threats do not lead to violence and aggression. c) In cultures of honor, sexual infidelity does not threaten one's honor. d) In these cultures, there are very few instances of domestic violence.
Many therapists prefer to use unstructured interviews. Structured interviews usually rely upon
a. clinical intuition. b. diagnostic criteria. c. professional judgment. d. a flexible protocol.
In the working memory model, the temporary storage of acoustic and verbal information is controlled by the ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Children who had secure attachments as infants
a. tend to have more satisfying later social relationships. b. have more fights with friends when they are 3 and 4 years old. c. show high levels of hostility as preschoolers. d. tend to have lower-quality friendships as children.