Question

Jennifer has learned to voluntarily relax by using the tension-release procedure. She now is practicing relaxing to each item on a hierarchy related to a situation she finds frightening. Jennifer is using: a) Flooding

b) Aversion therapy
c) Systematic desensitization
d) Positive reinforcement

Answer 1

Jennifer is using systematic desensitization to practice and relax to each item on a hierarchy related to a situation she finds frightening.

Step-by-step explanation:

Jennifer is using systematic desensitization.

Systematic desensitization is a technique used to treat phobias or fears by gradually exposing the person to the feared object or situation in a relaxed state. This technique helps the individual develop a new response to the feared stimulus by learning to associate it with relaxation instead of fear. In Jennifer's case, she is practicing relaxation to each item on a hierarchy related to a situation she finds frightening, which is a key component of systematic desensitization.