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lbcchick

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Alejandro is in therapy to learn how to cope with his snake phobia. Alejandro's counselor is slowly getting him ready for the day when he can be in the same room as a snake without experiencing significant distress.
 
  What is the treatment for phobias called that attempts to reduce fear in small steps?
  What will be an ideal response?

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Abbey's new apartment is close to the fire station downtown. At first, she has trouble sleeping at night because every time the trucks go out, the noise wakes her. After a few days, she has gotten used to it. What has Abbey experienced?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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sarajane1989

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Alejandro is experiencing systematic desensitization, a treatment for phobias that attempts to reduce fear in many small steps.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Abbey has experienced habituation, when you get used to something in the environment and do not respond as strongly to it anymore.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 21, 2018
No problem :)


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