A. transfer of treatment to real-life situations
B. direct confrontation with the feared object
C. use of virtual reality to confront the fear
D. gradual approach to the feared object
Related Mcqs:
- Systematic desensitization involves the use of: _____________?
A. progressive relexation
B. unconditional positive regard.
C. transference.
D. aversive conditioning. - Systematic desensitization is particularly effective for the treatment of _______ disorders.
A. generalized anxiety
B. panic
C. obsessive-compulsive
D. phobic - The construction of an anxiety hierarchy and training in relaxation are important aspects of:
A. systematic desensitization.
B. biomedical therapy.
C. interpersonal psychotherapy.
D. aversive conditioning. - In comparison to generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder is characterized by periods of distress that are:
A. similar intensity but more prolonged.
B. more intense and more prolonged.
C. less intense and more prolonged.
D. more intense and less prolonged. - Which of the following do we know to be the case, in terms of the causes of anxiety disorders and factors affecting their course?
A. The extent of heritability is the same for all anxiety disorders.
B. People prone to anxiety disorders are born with behaviors exhibition.
C. All anxiety disorders have the same range of biological causes.
D. Cognitive, behavioural and life stress factors affect risk for anxiety disorders. - Although Hafsa is plagued by a high level of dread. worry, and anxiety, she still manages to meet her daily responsibilities. Sue’s behavior:
A. should not be considered abnormal, since her adaptive functioning is not impaired.
B. should not be considered abnormal, since everyone sometimes experiences worry and anxiety.
C. can still be considered abnormal,since she feels great personal distress.
D. involves both a and b. - All of the following are types of anxiety disorders EXCEPT:
A. Phobic disorders
B. Dissociative order
C. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
D. Post-traumatic stress - Damian has brief attacks of overwhelming anxiety in which his heart pounds and he can’t control his breathing.He never knows when the next attack is going to occur. In this case, Damian’s symptoms are MOST consistent with _____________?
A. obsessive-compulsive disorder
B. panic disorder
C. a conversion disorder
D. schizophrenia - Which neurotransmitter contributes to most anxiety disorders?
A. GABA
B. Dopamine
C. Serotonin
D. Norepinephrine - After understanding psychoanalysis for several months, Karen has suddenly started “forgetting” to attend her therapy sessions. Karen’s behavior is most likely a form of: ____________?
A. resistance.
B. transference.
C. insight
D. catharsis.
