Question 1

In helping an individual overcome a fear, it is important to identify all ________________ that currently function to elicit the ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In helping an individual overcome a fear,...

Question 2

Flooding is the preferred method for treating fears in most cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

List one advantage and one disadvantage of systematic desensitization.
List one advantage and one disadvantage of in vivo desensitization.

Accepted Answer

The advantage of systematic desensitizat

Question 4

There is a greater chance of generalization occurring with the use of systematic desensitization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A therapist does not have to know how a fear was conditioned in order to help the individual overcome the fear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Whenever Amy sees a dog, she experiences unpleasant bodily responses (rapid heart beat, upset stomach, and sweaty hands) and engages in escape behavior (runs away).In behavior modification, Amy's operant and respondent behavior is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  fear 
B)  reactivity 
C)  alarm 
D)  behavioral excess 
A)  fear 
B)  reactivity 
C)  alarm 
D)  behavioral excess

Question 7

Which of the following behaviors may function as an establishing operation in fear and anxiety problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  escape behavior 
B)  respondent behavior 
C)  avoidance behavior 
D)  operant behavior 
A)  escape behavior 
B)  respondent behavior 
C)  avoidance behavior 
D)  operant behavior

Question 8

Fear and anxiety reduction procedures are based on principles of ________________ and ________ conditioning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fear and anxiety reduction procedures are based...

Question 9

The procedure of systematic desensitization is complete when:

Accepted Answer

A)  relaxation is maintained while being exposed to each step of the hierarchy 
B)  relaxation is maintained while imagining each scene from the hierarchy 
C)  the entire fear hierarchy has been developed 
D)  the client has learned relaxation skills 
A)  relaxation is maintained while being exposed to each step of the hierarchy 
B)  relaxation is maintained while imagining each scene from the hierarchy 
C)  the entire fear hierarchy has been developed 
D)  the client has learned relaxation skills

Question 10

Relaxation training procedures are used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  produce bodily responses similar to autonomic arousal 
B)  decrease autonomic arousal 
C)  enhance autonomic arousal 
D)  A and C 
A)  produce bodily responses similar to autonomic arousal 
B)  decrease autonomic arousal 
C)  enhance autonomic arousal 
D)  A and C

Question 11

How does focusing attention on the sensations of breathing help a person alleviate anxiety?

Accepted Answer

By focusing attention on these sensation

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a step in the use of systematic desensitization?

Accepted Answer

A)  learning relaxation skills 
B)  practicing relaxation skills 
C)  developing a hierarchy 
D)  exposure to the fear-producing stimulus 
A)  learning relaxation skills 
B)  practicing relaxation skills 
C)  developing a hierarchy 
D)  exposure to the fear-producing stimulus

Question 13

Fear and anxiety reduction procedures are used to treat ____________ behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  operant 
B)  respondent 
C)  autonomic 
D)  all of these 
A)  operant 
B)  respondent 
C)  autonomic 
D)  all of these

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an attention-focusing procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  guided imagery 
B)  meditation 
C)  diaphragmatic breathing 
D)  hypnosis 
A)  guided imagery 
B)  meditation 
C)  diaphragmatic breathing 
D)  hypnosis

Question 15

How does diaphragmatic breathing decrease autonomic arousal?

Accepted Answer

Because anxiety or autonomic a

Question 16

All of the following procedures are used to reduce fear and anxiety problems except:

Accepted Answer

A)  systematic desensitization 
B)  punishment 
C)  relaxation training 
D)  in vivo desensitization 
A)  systematic desensitization 
B)  punishment 
C)  relaxation training 
D)  in vivo desensitization

Exam 24: Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures

In helping an individual overcome a fear, it is important to identify all ________________ that currently function to elicit the ________________.

Flooding is the preferred method for treating fears in most cases.

List one advantage and one disadvantage of systematic desensitization. List one advantage and one disadvantage of in vivo desensitization.

There is a greater chance of generalization occurring with the use of systematic desensitization.

A therapist does not have to know how a fear was conditioned in order to help the individual overcome the fear.

Whenever Amy sees a dog, she experiences unpleasant bodily responses (rapid heart beat, upset stomach, and sweaty hands) and engages in escape behavior (runs away).In behavior modification, Amy's operant and respondent behavior is referred to as:

Which of the following behaviors may function as an establishing operation in fear and anxiety problems?

Fear and anxiety reduction procedures are based on principles of ________________ and ________ conditioning.

The procedure of systematic desensitization is complete when:

Relaxation training procedures are used to:

How does focusing attention on the sensations of breathing help a person alleviate anxiety?

Which of the following is NOT a step in the use of systematic desensitization?

Fear and anxiety reduction procedures are used to treat ____________ behavior.

Which of the following is NOT an attention-focusing procedure?

How does diaphragmatic breathing decrease autonomic arousal?

All of the following procedures are used to reduce fear and anxiety problems except:

Introduction to Behavior Modification

Observing and Recording Behavior

Graphing Behavior and Measuring Change

Reinforcement

Extinction

Punishment

Stimulus Control: Discrimination and Generalization

Respondent Conditioning

Shaping

Prompting and Transfer of Stimulus Control

Chaining

Behavioral Skills Training Procedures

Understanding Problem Behaviors Through Functional Assessment

Applying Extinction

Differential Reinforcement

Antecedent Control Procedures

Using Punishment: Time-Out and Response Cost

Positive Punishment Procedures and the Ethics of Punishment

Promoting Generalization

Self-Management

Habit Reversal Procedures

The Token Economy

Behavioral Contracts

Cognitive Behavior Modification

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In helping an individual overcome a fear, it is important to identify all that currently function to elicit the .

Fear and anxiety reduction procedures are based on principles of ________ and conditioning.