Question

After learning how to relax, herman begins his systematic desensitization treatment for his claustrophobia by

Answer 1

I believe the correct answer is: A. constructing an anxiety hierarchy.

 

Constructing an anxiety hierarchy is the first step of desensitization technique, which has for a purpose to teach you to do something that is incompatible with the anxiety you feel in your target situation (in Alfred’s case that is claustrophobia). Desensitization technique has three steps:

1. Anxiety Hierarchy

2. Relaxation Training

3. Desensitization Sessions

 

Constructing anxiety hierarchy is a step in which you construct a list of those situations involved in or leading up to your target situation,  in order from the lease disturbing to the most disturbing for you.