Max is afraid of dogs. According to Bandura, therapy should help Max to ______.

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According to Bandura's theory of social learning, therapy should help individuals develop self-efficacy or confidence in their ability to cope with feared situations. Therefore, the goal of therapy for Max should be to develop confidence that he can tolerate the presence of dogs, rather than avoiding them or dreaming about positive interactions. Focusing on developing a relationship with another kind of animal may not directly address Max's fear of dogs.

Max Is Afraid of Dogs