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An extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.

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Which psychological intervention strategy would be most effective for a phobia, according to cognitive-behavioral theories?
How would you devise an intervention program for a patient with severe phobia of elevators?
What is most likely to be effective in helping a person overcome phobia of spiders?
What strategy would be most effective in treating a client with a phobia of sounds (phonophobia)?
What's the most effective approach for a therapist to help an individual dealing with a phobia of elevators?
If an individual develops a phobia of public speaking after experiencing a panic attack during a presentation, what intervention might be most effective based on the principles of classical conditioning?
Which of the following best describes the key characteristic of a phobia?
Which psychological perspective would most likely attribute the development of a phobia to past conditioning experiences?
Why would a therapist use exposure therapy technique for someone who has a phobia?
What approach would a behaviorist likely take when treating a client's phobia?
Which treatment would a psychologist most likely recommend for an individual diagnosed with phobia?

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AP Psychology - Unit 8 Overview: Clinical Psychology

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