A victim of physical assault believes the world has become too dangerous to go outside.Which of the following is an example of exposure therapy based on cognitive behaviors therapy in treating PTSD?

A) The therapist repeatedly presents to the client the trauma cues that elicit fear, avoidance, and other symptoms of PTSD along with relaxation techniques to quell any resulting anxiety.
B) The therapist interprets the new anxiety as the result of childhood trauma.
C) The therapist repeatedly tells the client that there is nothing to be afraid of by going outside.
D) The therapist expresses empathy through which the client feels cared for safe.

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juneet bhuranda · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Exposure therapy, a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), involves gradual and repeated exposure to the feared stimulus or situation in order to reduce anxiety and fear responses. In this case, the therapist would gradually expose the client to the outside world by presenting trauma cues along with relaxation techniques to help the client cope with any resulting anxiety. This helps the client to re-learn that the outside world is not as dangerous as they believe it to be. Option B is an example of psychoanalytic therapy; Option C is an example of reassurance therapy, which does not address the underlying fear and does not help the client overcome their avoidance behavior; Option D is an example of supportive therapy, which does not directly address the fear behavior.

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