Mitchell, a Vietnam veteran, spends his therapy sessions describing the horrors of combat. His therapist has him recall all the details, focusing on the horrific events for extended periods of time. Mitchell's therapist is most likely using ____ to treat him for ____
a. exposure; generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
b. extinction; generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
c. psychoeducation; posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
d. exposure; posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
D
Psychology
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A) resilience B) discontinuity C) sensitive period D) equilibrium
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