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Forensic Social Worker Study Questions

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A social worker is helping a client named Beth with anxiety issues that surface when she is in dark places. The problem has occurred since the client was young, and she sleeps with every light on in her home. Most nights, Beth dozes on the couch, and the lack of sleep is interfering with her home and social life. Which of the following types of therapy would be most effective in combating Beth’s anxiety issues?
  1. Behavior modification
  2. Systematic desensitization
  3. Cognitive behavioral
  4. Psychosomatic disorder
Explanation
Answer: B - Systematic desensitization educates a person to overcome an avoidance pattern. It helps effectively with phobias and anxiety by exposing the client to the fear gradually until it can be tolerated.
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