Deck 24: Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures

Question 1

In __________________ the person systematically tenses and relaxes each of the major muscle groups in the body.Tensing and relaxing the muscles leave them more relaxed than in their initial state.

A)progressive muscle relaxation
B)diaphragmatic breathing
C)attention-focusing exercises
D)behavioral relaxation training

Answer 1

A

Question 2

What respondent behavior is involved in a fear?

A)autonomic nervous system arousal
B)escape and avoidance behavior
C)negative thinking
D)all of these

Answer 2

A

Question 3

_______________ is similar to systematic desensitization,except that the client gradually approaches or is gradually exposed to the actual fear-producing stimulus.

A)in vivo desensitization
B)systematic desensitization
C)flooding
D)all of these

Answer 3

A

Question 4

In __________________,the person breathes deeply in a slow,rhythmic fashion to produce relaxation.

A)progressive muscle relaxation
B)diaphragmatic breathing
C)attention-focusing exercises
D)behavioral relaxation training

Question 5

In _______________,the person with a phobia practices relaxation while imagining scenes of the fear-producing stimulus.

A)in vivo desensitization
B)systematic desensitization
C)flooding
D)all of these

Question 6

In _________________,the person is taught to relax each muscle group in the body by assuming relaxed postures.

A)progressive muscle relaxation
B)diaphragmatic breathing
C)attention-focusing exercises
D)behavioral relaxation training

Question 7

________________ produces relaxation by directing attention to a neutral or pleasant stimulus to remove the person's attention from the anxiety-producing stimulus.

A)progressive muscle relaxation
B)diaphragmatic breathing
C)attention-focusing exercises
D)behavioral relaxation training

Question 8

What operant behavior is involved in a fear?

A)autonomic nervous system arousal
B)escape and avoidance behavior
C)anxiety
D)all of these