Question

When Gary found out that his new job required some air travel, he sought the help of a clinical psychologist to deal with his intense fear of flying. The clinical psychologist suggested using a procedure called systematic desensitization. As the first step in the process of systematic desensitization, the clinical psychologist: (A) explored Gary's past for possile clues as to why Gary was afraid of flying(B) actively confronted the irrationality of Gary's fear of flying (C) instructed Gary to visualize being on an airplane that developed engine trouble had to make an emergency crash landing. (D) trained Gary in a technique called progressive relaxation.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D) trained Gary in a technique called progressive relaxation.

When Gary found out that his new job required some air travel, he sought the help of a clinical psychologist to deal with his intense fear of flying. The clinical psychologist suggested using a procedure called systematic desensitization. As the first step in the process of systematic desensitization, the clinical psychologist trained Gary in a technique called progressive relaxation.

That technique is a relaxation therapy focused on tightening and relaxing muscle groups in a sequence. In 1920, Dr. Edmund Jacobson developed this technique also known as a progressive relaxation therapy. Doing this tightening and relaxing of muscles, the patient is aware of its body sensations. This therapy also helps to relax the mind.

Answer 2

Answer:

(D) trained Gary in a technique called progressive relaxation.

Explanation:

• The first step of systematic desensitization is learning to relax. if an individual is afraid of something like spiders, cat, dogs he/she needs to learn to relax while in a situation where he/she will confront them.
• Since Gary is afraid of air travel her psychologist needs to train him to relax while he is in the plane.
• A Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a technique where the patient tightens his muscle and the relaxes them gradually. This will induce deep muscle relaxation in the patient. This technique is being used as a first step to treat Gary in the systematic desensitization.