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ASWB Social Work Bachelor's Exam Prep

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Lisa suffers from social anxiety and self-treats the disorder by avoiding all situations where she comes into contact with strangers. This has been a problem for Lisa since she was a teenager and has never sought professional help. Social anxiety requires psychological treatment that uses techniques appropriate to the symptoms. What are the techniques offered for therapy?

  1. Medication and group counseling
  2. Being forced to talk with strangers
  3. Avoiding all social situations
  4. Cognitive therapy with behavioral interventions
Explanation

Answer: D – Social anxiety or social phobia causes one to be fearful of embarrassment. Individuals with extreme cases develop panic attacks that put a strain on one’s psychological stability. By developing cognitive blocking mechanisms, a person will understand why the social anxiety occurs. Behavioral treatments include systematic desensitization and relaxation training.

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