Which of the following clients is receiving implosive therapy?
A) A client with social anxiety disorder who will be going to a crowded coffee shop with her therapist in the knowledge that she will experience anxiety
B) A client who uses heroin and cocaine intravenously and who is being taught the negative consequences of his behavior
C) A client who is practicing techniques for becoming more honest and direct in her interactions with others
D) A client with depression who is being confronted by his therapist to acknowledge the consequences of his thought processes
Ans: A
Persons receiving implosive therapy, or flooding, are exposed to intense forms of anxiety producers, either in imagination or in real life. Assertiveness training focuses on honesty when interacting with others. Confrontation and teaching about the negative consequences of behavior are components of behavior modification therapy.
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