Asked by jayla warren on Apr 30, 2024

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Jamie is suffering from a specific phobia of flying. He would be most likely to solve this problem with ________ therapy.

A) Gestalt
B) behavior
C) insight
D) cognitive

Specific Phobia

An intense, irrational fear of, or aversion to, specific objects or situations.

Behavior Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through conditioning techniques, without necessarily seeking insights into their causes.

Gestalt Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes personal responsibility and focuses on the individual's experience in the present moment, the therapist-client relationship, the environmental and social contexts of a person's life, and the self-regulating adjustments people make as a result of their overall situation.

  • Comprehend the various methods and categories of psychotherapy and their uses.
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Vincent ZhuangMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Behavior therapy, specifically exposure therapy, has been found to be effective in treating specific phobias, including fear of flying. The individual is gradually exposed to the feared stimulus (in this case, flying) in a controlled environment, allowing them to gradually overcome their fear through repeated exposure. Gestalt and insight therapies are not typically used to treat specific phobias, and while cognitive therapy may be helpful in some cases, behavior therapy is generally the first line of treatment for specific phobias.