(P. 38-39) WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT SYSTEMA...

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(p. 38-39)

Which of the following statements is true about systematic desensitization

therapy?

A. It requires the client to first develop a hierarchy of feared stimuli and then learn

appropriate responses to each of these stimuli, starting with the most feared stimulus.

B. It is an immediate and direct method for extinguishing anxiety responses to stimuli and

maladaptive behavior.

C. It generally produces better results when the client is asked to experience the stimuli

directly, that is, using the in vivo exposure method.

D. It is often combined with operant conditioning to develop a conditioned avoidance

response.

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Difficulty: Moderate