Ahmad has a specific phobia about elevators. His therapist teaches him how to relax and then has him relax when he is in a building with elevators. Next, he practices being relaxed when pushing an elevator button and finally, when taking an elevator ride. What kind of therapy is Ahmad experiencing?
a. systematic desensitization c. cognitive graduated exposure
b. modeling d. flooding
Question 2Wayne loves to talk about recipes made with a particular brand of mayonnaise, and will do so for long periods of time at home and at school. This is known as ________ and ________ behavior.
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Question 3Julie suffers from agoraphobia. Her therapist urges her to take longer and longer walks outside the home with the therapist. What kind of therapy is Julie receiving?
a. cognitive restructuring c. systematic desensitization
b. exposure therapy d. substitution therapy
Question 4Researchers have found that toddlers with ASD spend much less time scanning a human's ________ than typically developing peers.
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Question 5What is a major drawback when using benzodiazepines to treat phobias?
a. Symptoms often recur when the patient stops taking the medication.
b. Drugs don't work for a large percentage of patients with anxiety disorders.
c. Medications cannot be individualized for each patient.
d. Most medications are too expensive to be taken on a regular basis.
Question 6Kyle, a 9-month-old, will take his mother's face and turn it towards an object he wants her to see or get for him. This is known as ________.
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Question 7Which phobia is easiest to eliminate?
a. fear of flying c. fear of meeting new people
b. fear of public speaking d. prepared fears