The key element of the scientific method is the belief that _____ should determine the merits of an idea

Because the negative reinforcement of avoidance behavior often maintains many phobias and other anxiety-related disorders, exposure therapy often involves

A) social skills training. B) modeling. C) response prevention. Correct. This technique prevents clients from performing their typical avoidance behaviors. D) relaxation training.

The _____ states that emotional feelings result when an individual becomes aware of a physiological response to an emotion-provoking stimulus (for example, feeling fear because of trembling)

a) LeDoux theory b) Schachter-Singer theory c) Smith-Scott theory d) James-Lange theory