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Not Encouraging Avoidance Behaviours: Social Intervention To Phobia Flashcards

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What is one of the most common ways phobias are maintained?

A

Through avoidance

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How can negative reinforcement (avoiding stimulus) hinder recovery?

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Not choosing to face the phobic stimulus

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What is a direct way of discouraging avoidance behaviours

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Teaching the patient that the phobic stimulus is irrational

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What is essential to happen if the patient stands up against the phobia?

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To reward them to positively reinforce them

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