Trina attempts to overcome her fear of clowns by learning how to shift from a feeling of tension to one of calm and relaxation
Next, she is asked to imagine different situations, each more anxiety-provoking than the previous. She only proceeds to the next situation if she can maintain her feeling of relaxation. Trina's therapist is using _____ to remove her fear.
A) exposure therapy B) modeling
C) person-centered therapy D) systematic desensitization
D
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Which of the following theoretical perspectives focuses the LEAST on environmental or social explanations of child development?
A) Neuropsychology B) Ecological systems theory C) Cognitive-developmental theory D) Behaviorism
College administrators suspended Lee Loughner after they became concerned about Loughner's potential to commit dangerous behaviors. Why didn't authorities arrest him?
a. Loughner's therapist did not feel he posed a danger to others b. None of the local mental health facilities had space to house him. c. Loughner did not make any overt threats against anyone. d. Loughner's behavior was not considered odd in comparison to his peer group.