Author Question: In behavioral terms, what is flooding? a. Reduction of emotional reactions by reasoning with the ... (Read 52 times)

RRMR · **on:** Jul 30, 2018

In behavioral terms, what is flooding?

a. Reduction of emotional reactions by reasoning with the client about the situationthat there is little to fear.
b. Teaching the client how to avoid situations that cause them emotional distress of any kind.
c. Reduction of emotional reactions by prolonged or repeated exposure to a fearful situation with no actual aversive consequences.
d. Teaching the client coping mechanisms like self affirmations to get through tough situations.
e. Reduction of emotional reactions to situations by showing the client another person successfully confronting similar situations.

Question 2

Which of the following would be part of an in vivo desensitization intervention used to treat a clients fear of flying?

a. Having the client read a book about how airplanes are built.
b. Showing the client a movie about the precautions taken by all airlines to ensure passenger safety.
c. Showing the client dozens of film clips of airplane crashes.
d. Having the client sit in an airplane that is parked inside a hanger for maintenance.
e. Having the client picture him or herself piloting a jet plane.