Systematic desensitisation

Systematic desensitization is what type of technique?

• Psychodynamic

• Behavioural

• Cognitive

• Biological

Systematic desensitization has been shown to be effective with treating what type of disorder?

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• Depressive disorder

• Schizophrenia

• Anxiety disorders

• Impulse control disorders

The first step in the systematic desensitization process is:

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• 2. Challenge Fear

  
  

• 2. Identify a Fear

  
  

• 2. Develop a Hierarchy

  
  

• 3. Relaxation Training

  
  

  
  

Which of the following is not typically part of systematic desensitisation?

• Punishment

• Relaxation procedures

• An anxiety hierarchy

• Constant support from the therapist

Systematic desensitisation is based on...

• Classical conditioning

• Operant conditioning

Systematic desensitisation involves:

• Creating a system for sensitive issues

• Confronting a client's worst fear at the beginning of therapy
  

• Systematically working through ones' fears until they no longer evoke anxiety

The individual is encouraged to push through their fears even when they don't feel ready:

• True

• False