Question 1

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 B

Question 2

The respondent behavior in fear and anxiety problems involves ____________,and the operant behavior involves ____________.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​autonomic nervous system arousal;escape or avoidance behavior
B)   ​escape or avoidance behavior;autonomic nervous system arousal
C)   ​autonomic nervous system arousal;autonomic nervous system arousal
D)   ​escape or avoidance behavior;escape or avoidance behavior A

Question 3

Whenever Cindy sees a mouse,she experiences rapid heart rate,sweaty hands,and an upset stomach.The presence of the mouse is a(an)____________,and the unpleasant bodily response is a(an)____________.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​conditioned stimulus;conditioned response
B)   ​establishing operation;operant response
C)   ​unconditioned stimulus;unconditioned response
D)   ​conditioned stimulus;operant response A

Question 4

What function does the use of a cue word serve in progressive muscle relaxation?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​the cue word reinforces the use of progressive muscle relaxation
B)   ​the cue word develops into a conditioned stimulus that elicits relaxation
C)   ​the cue word helps the individual avoid anxiety producing thoughts
D)   ​all of these

Question 5

__________________ desensitization involves actual contact with the feared stimuli in the hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________________ desensitization involves actual contact with the...

Question 6

John experiences anxiety whenever he is in a crowded room,and he leaves the crowded room to decrease his anxiety.John's behavior of leaving the crowded room to decrease his autonomic nervous system arousal is:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​positively punished
B)   ​negatively punished
C)   ​positively reinforced
D)   ​negatively reinforced

Question 7

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 8

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

Question 9

Wendy is seeing a psychologist for an anxiety problem and learns to relax all the major muscle groups in her body by assuming relaxed postures.Which relaxation training procedure is being used?​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Hypnosis is not a form of relaxation training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of List one advantage and one disadvantage of...

Question 12

In the case of Ellen's fear,identify the CS _____________and the CR ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the case of Ellen's fear,identify the...

Question 13

Matt is working with a psychologist to overcome his fear of heights.They develop a fear hierarchy and Matt is exposed to progressively greater fear-producing situations while maintaining relaxation.Which procedure is being used to help Matt overcome his fear of heights?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​systematic desensitization
B)   ​in vivo desensitization
C)   ​environmental desensitization
D)   ​experimental desensitization

Question 14

Relaxation training procedures produce bodily responses that are opposite of autonomic arousal.What are the bodily responses involved in autonomic arousal?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Relaxation training procedures produce bodily responses that...

Question 15

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 16

Which of the following is NOT true concerning fear?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​respondent behavior is a component of fear
B)   ​operant behavior is a component of fear
C)   ​it is not always known how the fear developed
D)   ​it must be known how the fear was conditioned to overcome the fear

Question 17

The advantage of systematic desensitization is that:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​there is not a problem with generalization
B)   ​it is easier and more convenient than contact desensitization
C)   ​desirable behavior can be reinforced in a real life situation
D)   ​the individual is exposed to the actual feared stimulus

Question 18

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

Question 19

In the case of Ellen's fear,identify the reinforcement for turning her head.________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the case of Ellen's fear,identify the...

Question 20

Behavioral relaxation training involves:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​deep,rhythmic breathing
B)   ​tensing and relaxing each of the major muscle groups in the body
C)   ​listening to a therapist who provides images of relaxing scenes
D)   ​assuming relaxed postures with all parts of the body supported in a recliner of comfortable chair

Exam 24: A: Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures

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

The respondent behavior in fear and anxiety problems involves ,and the operant behavior involves .

Whenever Cindy sees a mouse,she experiences rapid heart rate,sweaty hands,and an upset stomach.The presence of the mouse is a(an) ,and the unpleasant bodily response is a(an) .

What function does the use of a cue word serve in progressive muscle relaxation?

__________________ desensitization involves actual contact with the feared stimuli in the hierarchy.

John experiences anxiety whenever he is in a crowded room,and he leaves the crowded room to decrease his anxiety.John's behavior of leaving the crowded room to decrease his autonomic nervous system arousal is:

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

Relaxation training procedures are used to:

Wendy is seeing a psychologist for an anxiety problem and learns to relax all the major muscle groups in her body by assuming relaxed postures.Which relaxation training procedure is being used?

Hypnosis is not a form of relaxation training.

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

In the case of Ellen's fear,identify the CS _and the CR .

Matt is working with a psychologist to overcome his fear of heights.They develop a fear hierarchy and Matt is exposed to progressively greater fear-producing situations while maintaining relaxation.Which procedure is being used to help Matt overcome his fear of heights?

Relaxation training procedures produce bodily responses that are opposite of autonomic arousal.What are the bodily responses involved in autonomic arousal?

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

Which of the following is NOT true concerning fear?

The advantage of systematic desensitization is that:

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

In the case of Ellen's fear,identify the reinforcement for turning her head.________________

Behavioral relaxation training involves:

Exam 24: A: Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures

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

The respondent behavior in fear and anxiety problems involves ____________,and the operant behavior involves ____________.​

Whenever Cindy sees a mouse,she experiences rapid heart rate,sweaty hands,and an upset stomach.The presence of the mouse is a(an) ____________,and the unpleasant bodily response is a(an) ____________.​

What function does the use of a cue word serve in progressive muscle relaxation?​

__________________ desensitization involves actual contact with the feared stimuli in the hierarchy.

John experiences anxiety whenever he is in a crowded room,and he leaves the crowded room to decrease his anxiety.John's behavior of leaving the crowded room to decrease his autonomic nervous system arousal is:​

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

Relaxation training procedures are used to:​

Wendy is seeing a psychologist for an anxiety problem and learns to relax all the major muscle groups in her body by assuming relaxed postures.Which relaxation training procedure is being used?​

Hypnosis is not a form of relaxation training.

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

In the case of Ellen's fear,identify the CS _____________and the CR ____________.

Matt is working with a psychologist to overcome his fear of heights.They develop a fear hierarchy and Matt is exposed to progressively greater fear-producing situations while maintaining relaxation.Which procedure is being used to help Matt overcome his fear of heights?​

Relaxation training procedures produce bodily responses that are opposite of autonomic arousal.What are the bodily responses involved in autonomic arousal?

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

Which of the following is NOT true concerning fear?​

The advantage of systematic desensitization is that:​

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

In the case of Ellen's fear,identify the reinforcement for turning her head.________________

Behavioral relaxation training involves:​

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

The respondent behavior in fear and anxiety problems involves ,and the operant behavior involves .

Whenever Cindy sees a mouse,she experiences rapid heart rate,sweaty hands,and an upset stomach.The presence of the mouse is a(an) ,and the unpleasant bodily response is a(an) .

What function does the use of a cue word serve in progressive muscle relaxation?

John experiences anxiety whenever he is in a crowded room,and he leaves the crowded room to decrease his anxiety.John's behavior of leaving the crowded room to decrease his autonomic nervous system arousal is:

Relaxation training procedures are used to:

Wendy is seeing a psychologist for an anxiety problem and learns to relax all the major muscle groups in her body by assuming relaxed postures.Which relaxation training procedure is being used?

In the case of Ellen's fear,identify the CS _and the CR .

Matt is working with a psychologist to overcome his fear of heights.They develop a fear hierarchy and Matt is exposed to progressively greater fear-producing situations while maintaining relaxation.Which procedure is being used to help Matt overcome his fear of heights?

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

Which of the following is NOT true concerning fear?

The advantage of systematic desensitization is that:

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

Behavioral relaxation training involves: