When an individual desensitizes a fear in real life rather than in his or her own imagination,___________ is being used.
A)systematic desensitization
B)in vivo desensitization
C)covert sensitization
D)participant modeling

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In vivo desensitization involves exposing a person to their feared object or situation in real life in order to desensitize them to the fear. Systematic desensitization involves gradual exposure to feared objects or situations in imagination or virtual reality, covert sensitization involves pairing the feared object or situation with an aversive stimulus in imagination, and participant modeling involves the person observing a model interacting with their feared object or situation.

When an Individual Desensitizes a Fear in Real Life Rather