Question

Gina is terrified of public speaking. Her therapist asks her to provide him with a hierarchy of images associated with the fear of public speaking. Starting with the least fearful situation in the hierarchy, the therapist asks Gina to imagine that image and relax at the same time. Gradually in this manner, he makes her face different situations related to public speaking before she actually faces the public. This is an example of

A. systematic desensitization.
B. family therapy.
C. token economy.
D. contingency management.

Answer 1

A. systematic desensitization.

Step-by-step explanation:

Systematic desensitization: In abnormal psychology, the term systematic desensitization is referred to as one of the behavioral techniques that is being used commonly by various psychologists while treating patients or clients with specific fear, phobias, and anxiety disorders.

A psychologist asked the client to write down the things which are bothering him or her from least to highest provoking stimuli or situation and then gradually deals with everything. A client is being exposed to several conditions or objects that are hindering him or her and therefore engaged in relaxation exercises.