Which of the following statements is correct regarding the treatment of specific phobias?

a. Structured exposure-based exercises are no longer considered necessary

b. Individuals with "blood" phobias must learn to relax their muscles to keep their blood pressure high enough to prevent fainting.
c. Exposure-based exercises actually change brain functioning.
d. Avoiding a phobic situation weakens the phobic response.

c

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Psychology

Each of the following is true of research with animals EXCEPT ______

a. animals are no longer allowed to be used in research where it would be clearly unethical to use humans b. scientists who oppose animal rights activists argue that the goals of scientific research justify some animal suffering, although they agree it should be minimized c. animal protectionists argue that it is unethical to use nonhuman animals in research since they cannot give their consent to serve as subjects d. scientists who oppose animal rights groups argue that procedures now in place already minimize animal suffering

Psychology