Which method of treating phobias involves progressive relaxation and exposure to the feared object (either actual or imagined)?

a. extinction
b. systematic desensitization
c. punishment
d. token economy

b

Psychology

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Bobby has just undergone a major upheaval in his life. He had to declare bankruptcy. Research has shown that he is more likely to ________ compared with people who did not experience such upheavals

a. die b. turn to religion c. become aggressive d. be optimistic

Psychology

Wilma, who is white, will likely show greater care not to act in a prejudiced manner if ________

a) her parents do not hold prejudicial attitudes b) she had contact with, but no real interaction with, black persons during high school c) her parents showed fairly indifferent attitudes about racial issues d) she had unpleasant interactions with black persons during elementary school

Psychology