Exposure therapy for treating snake phobias

A) forces clients to hold snakes for increasingly longer periods.
B) might move from showing a picture of a snake to holding a stuffed snake doll, to visiting a snake in a zoo, to touching a snake while being supported by relaxation techniques.
C) requires clients to correct their thinking about the differences between venomous and nonvenomous snakes.
D) must result in the complete loss of fear of snakes.

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Bradyn Jones · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Exposure therapy typically involves gradually increasing exposure to the feared stimulus, in this case, snakes. The progression can start with less intimidating stimuli (such as pictures) and move towards more direct contact with snakes (such as holding them with relaxation techniques for support). The goal is not necessarily complete loss of fear but rather a reduction in fear to a manageable level.

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