A victim of physical assault believes the world has become too dangerous to go outside.Which of the following is an example of exposure therapy based on cognitive behaviors therapy in treating PTSD?

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Exposure therapy, a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), involves gradual and repeated exposure to the feared stimulus or situation in order to reduce anxiety and fear responses. In this case, the therapist would gradually expose the client to the outside world by presenting trauma cues along with relaxation techniques to help the client cope with any resulting anxiety. This helps the client to re-learn that the outside world is not as dangerous as they believe it to be. Option B is an example of psychoanalytic therapy; Option C is an example of reassurance therapy, which does not address the underlying fear and does not help the client overcome their avoidance behavior; Option D is an example of supportive therapy, which does not directly address the fear behavior.

A Victim of Physical Assault Believes the World Has Become