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AP Psychology
Unit 8 โ Clinical Psychology
Topic 8.7
Unit 8 โ Clinical Psychology
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8.7 Introduction to Treatment of Psychological Disorders
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Why does exposure therapy play a crucial role in treating phobic disorders?
Exposure therapy has not been proven scientifically and relies solely on anecdotal evidence.
In exposure therapy, patients are only asked to imagine their fears without ever facing them directly.
It uses aggressive confrontation techniques which cause immediate elimination of fear responses.
It gradually desensitizes patients by exposing them to their fear in controlled environments until fear response decreases.
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AP Psychology - 8.7 Introduction to Treatment of Psychological Disorders
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