Question

Arrange steps in the correct sequence followed in systematic desensitization technique:
(A) The therapist relaxes the clients and asks him to think about the least anxiety-provoking situation.
(B) The client is interviewed to elicit fear-provoking situations.
(C) The therapist prepares a hierarchy of anxiety-provoking stimuli with the least anxiety-provoking at the bottom.
(D) The client is asked to stop thinking of the fearful situation if the slightest tension is felt.
(E) Over the sessions, the client is able to imagine more severe fear-provoking situations while maintaining relaxation.

• A. (E), (B), (A), (D), (C)
• B. (B), (C), (A), (D), (E)
• C. (A), (B), (C), (E), (D)
• D. (C), (D), (B), (A), (E)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The correct sequence of steps in the systematic desensitization technique is as follows:
1. (B) The client is interviewed to elicit fear-provoking situations. - This initial step involves understanding the client’s specific fears and anxieties.
2. (C) The therapist prepares a hierarchy of anxiety-provoking stimuli with the least anxiety-provoking at the bottom. - A list is created ranking the fears from least to most anxiety-inducing.
3. (A) The therapist relaxes the clients and asks him to think about the least anxiety-provoking situation. - The client learns relaxation techniques to manage anxiety.
4. (D) The client is asked to stop thinking of the fearful situation if the slightest tension is felt. - This step helps in managing anxiety as they confront their fears gradually.
5. (E) Over the sessions, the client is able to imagine more severe fear-provoking situations while maintaining relaxation. - The ultimate goal is to desensitize the client to the more intense fears over time.