Question

Jonathan is afraid to ask a woman in his psychology class for a date, so his therapist instructs him to relax and simply imagine he is reaching for his cell phone and then calling the potential date. The therapist's technique best illustrates the process of _________.

A. cognitive therapy.
B. transference.
C. systematic desensitization.
D. interpersonal psychotherapy.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. systematic desensitization.

Explanation:

Systematic desensitization is a behavioral therapy by which an individual is gradually exposed to what seems to be causing a fear or anxiety, by engaging in a kind of relaxation technique that helps to reduce or overcome that fear or anxiety.

This therapy was developed by Wolpe. The major aim of systematic desensitization is to treat phobia and anxiety disorders, and so far, this method has proven effective.

Therefore, Jonathan's therapist technique best illustrates the process of systematic desensitization.