Tag: exposure
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Exposure Hierarchies for Scary Situations
Abby’s Ruff Problem Abby, a 21-year-old girl, has a strong phobia of dogs. She cannot get near a dog without experiencing strong symptoms of anxiety (e.g., trembling, shaking, heart-racing). This problem stemmed from an incident when Abby was 12, when a particularly nasty Dobermann chased her around the park and bit her on the arm.…
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