Theodore is receiving treatment for his fear of flying. He is first trained in relaxation skills, then imagines increasingly anxiety-evoking images of flying while in a relaxed state. This treatment is called:

a) Cognitive modification
b) Token economy
c) Systematic desensitization
d) Exposure

c

Psychology

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One day, 3-year-old Mary Alice stepped into the kitchen and proudly announced that she was dressed for school. She had on a pair of flowered pants and a clashing plaid shirt. Nothing about her outfit matched

Mary Alice's mother was so dismayed that she said, "I can't take you out looking like a clown. Go immediately to your room and put something decent on." According to Erikson, Mary Alice will most likely develop a sense of a. mistrust. c. guilt. b. autonomy. d. identity confusion.

Psychology

As compared to other Canadians, Asian individuals are more reluctant to seek out professional help for their psychological distress. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why this is the case?

a) Asians tend to rely on family members when they experience psychological distress. b) Asians believe that one should use willpower to resolve emotional problems. c) Asians tend to describe psychological problems as somatic illnesses. d) Asians prefer a structured and active approach to treatment of any problem.

Psychology