Question

Patrick is a Vietnam War veteran who has been having a recurring nightmare of being on the frontline. Any sound that remotely resembles gunfire makes him anxious. Although he has been suffering for years with this problem, only recently did he decide to seek treatment. His psychologist asks Patrick to identify the thoughts and situations that evoke anxiety and rank them. His psychologist then begins to help him work through each situation by using relaxation techniques. This technique is called:

Answer 1

Answer: Systematic desensitization

Explanation:

A modified systemic desensitization procedure was employed in the treatment of the Vietnam war veteran with the reoccurring nightmare of the gruesome mine explosion.

After six session of the desensitization with the  additional self control procedure the anxiety was reoccurring.

This is a type of behavioral therapy that was based on the principle of classical conditioning.