After getting a high score on her psychology exam, Tiana pro…
After getting a high score on her psychology exam, Tiana proudly told her friends it was because she is naturally talented at the subject. But when she later received a low score on her math quiz, she blamed the teacher for writing unclear questions. Tiana’s pattern of explaining her successes and failures is an example of
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Luke is terrified of dogs. His therapist helps him create a hierarchy of fearful situations concerning dogs from the least fearful (thinking about dogs) to the most fearful (interacting with a dog). Gradually, starting with the least fearful, the therapist helps him work through the hierarchy by teaching him to relax while being presented with his fears. What type of therapy is Luke being treated with?
Read DetailsRyan is going to a therapist for depression and anxiety. The…
Ryan is going to a therapist for depression and anxiety. The therapist focuses heavily on childhood experiences and has the ultimate goal of increasing self-insight by uncovering Ryan’s unconscious conflicts. Which type of therapy is Ryan likely participating in?
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A researcher shows a child a toy and then puts the toy under a blanket. The child lifts up the blanket and retrieves the toy. The fact that the child knew the toy still existed even though it was out of sight is an example of
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