It has been hypothesized that systematic desensitization works as a result of
a. counterconditioning.
b. habituation.
c. extinction.
d. all of the above
Question 2Dr. Olaf and Marcus are proceeding through a systematic desensitization exercise when Marcus signals that he feels anxious. Given what you know about the treatment, what should happen next?
a. Dr. Olaf should halt the treatment entirely, and he and Marcus should spend time trying to identify the origin of Marcus's anxiety.
b. Dr. Olaf should reassure Marcus that the anxiety is normal, but that he must endure it until it subsides naturally.
c. Dr. Olaf should direct Marcus to stop visualizing the scenario and help him to relax, and then they should resume the exercise.
d. Dr. Olaf should direct Marcus to stop visualizing that scenario and they should move to the next one up the hierarchy.
Question 3Susan is a client with a phobia of airplanes who is seeing Dr. Williams, a behavioral therapist. Which of the following should occur during systematic desensitization?
a. Dr. Williams decides the order of the items that Susan generates for her anxiety hierarchy.
b. Dr. Williams teaches Susan to relax by audiorecording instructions for tensing and relaxing various muscle groups.
c. Dr. Williams has Susan list 20 ways in which her fear of flying has negatively affected her life.
d. Dr. Williams explains to Susan the rationale for the desensitization treatment, using professional jargon.
Question 4In systematic desensitization, who constructs the hierarchy?
a. the client alone
b. the therapist alone
c. the client and therapist together
d. a neutral third party
Question 5Relaxation training in systematic desensitization
a. was once an important component of treatment, but no longer is emphasized.
b. typically occupies about 15-20 sessions.
c. involves teaching the client to tense and relax particular muscle groups.
d. all of the above
Question 6If a client who has never been taught proper table manners becomes seriously anxious while dining out with others, a behavior therapist's goal should be to
a. employ exposure treatment to help the client overcome his/her anxiety.
b. teach the client proper table manners to overcome his/her behavioral deficit.
c. refer the client to either a client-centered or psychodynamic therapist.
d. teach the client relaxation skills to use when he/she becomes anxious about table manners.
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