Naomi is afraid of dogs. While she is feeling relaxed, her ...

[Garrulous]

Naomi is afraid of dogs. While she is feeling relaxed, her therapist shows her a dog from a distance. The therapist gradually brings the dog closer until Naomi's fear is completely extinguished. In this scenario, which of the following techniques is being used to extinguish Naomi's fear of dogs?
 
  A) Generalization
  B) Systematic desensitization
  C) Free association
  D) Discrimination

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of psychiatrist Aaron Beck's cognitive therapy?
 
  A) Aaron Beck believed in distancing clients from situations that arouse fear.
  B) Aaron Beck believed that clients may selectively perceive the world as a harmful place and ignore evidence to the contrary.
  C) Aaron Beck stated that people with psychological disorders are best treated in asylums.
  D) Aaron Beck stated that people with psychological disorders are not capable of engaging in absolutist thinking.

[mceravolo]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B

[Garrulous]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[epscape]

Excellent