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Bandura conducted research on specific theory and found it to be quite successful. His premise determined if you could get someone with a psychological disorder to observe another individual dealing with the same problem in an effective manner, the first person will learn through duplicating the second. What theory did Bandura make famous?
  1. Copycat therapy
  2. Disassociation therapy
  3. Avoidance therapy
  4. Modeling therapy
Explanation
Answer - D - The modeling theory is successful for helping people with phobias. If someone is afraid of flying, but suddenly will be required to do so, treatment is uncomplicated. The first step is watching a reenactment of another individual resolving the same fear. Progress continues from there with the client watching planes land and takeoff at an airport. Eventually, the individual will get on the plane and have a safe trip.
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