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EPPP Psychology

Category - Treatment, Intervention, Prevention, and Supervision

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Behavioral theory postulates that behavior is in response to external factors and situational stimuli; thus, behaviorists believe that psychopathology is a result of learned patterns, not innate deficits. Behavioral interventions are divided into three categories. Which of the following techniques belonging to the classical conditioning category uses pleasure to counter performance anxiety?
  1. Sensate focus
  2. Assertiveness training
  3. Primary reinforcers
  4. Systematic desensitization
Explanation
Answer: A - Sensate focus is a classical conditioning technique developed by Masters and Johnson specifically to improve sexual relationships. The process involves eliciting pleasure with massage until the first sign of anxiety, with the goal of eventually eliminating anxiety from sexual engagements.
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