Question

Abbas is maintaining a deep state of relaxation as he visualizes looking at a picture of a snake first, then viewing a snake through a window, then watching a snake from across the room, then observing a snake at arm's length. In this example, Abbas is using _______________ to decrease his snake phobia.

A. cognitive-relaxation therapy
B. the relaxation response
C. systematic desensitization
D. virtual-relaxation therapy

Answer 1

Systematic desensitization

Explanation:

Systematic desensitization is an evidence-based therapy that is used to treat phobia, anxiety, etc. It is the technique of relaxation therapy. It is also called graded exposure therapy.

This therapy involved mainly three steps that areas

• To learn muscles relaxation
• Create a list of fear
• To expose yourself

Classical conditioning also associated with learning skills. This therapy was given by Wolpe.

Thus in the above statement, Abbas is using systematic desensitization therapy.