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Classical Conditioning in Behavior Therapy
This therapeutic approach operates on the belief that dysfunctional behaviors are conditioned responses. By applying principles of classical conditioning, therapists work to recondition clients, thereby altering their behavior and replacing undesirable responses with more constructive ones.
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Classical Conditioning in Behavior Therapy
A therapist is treating a client with an intense fear of flying. The therapist first teaches the client deep relaxation exercises. They then work together to create a ranked list of anxiety-inducing situations, from looking at a picture of a plane to taking a long flight. The client is guided to practice their relaxation exercises while imagining each step on the list, only moving to the next step once they can remain calm. Which specific therapeutic technique does this process describe?