Collins uses exposure-based therapies to treat many of her patients. Client A is actually confronted with the situation that causes her anxiety, while Client B is asked to think about and visualize the frightening situation. Client A's treatment method would be described as __________, while Client B's treatment method is __________.

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Client A's treatment method is described as "in vivo" because she is actually confronted with the situation that causes her anxiety. On the other hand, Client B's treatment method is described as "imaginal" because she is asked to think about and visualize the frightening situation.

Collins Uses Exposure-Based Therapies to Treat Many of Her Patients