A propensity for anxiety caused by excessive parental criticism. A propensity for anxiety caused by death of a parent during childhood. All of the above 31. Dissociative disorder 37. Catatonic . . .
Systematic desensitization takes place in four steps.
The therapist questions the patient about his fears. The therapist encourages the patient to imagine the anxiety-producing situation. The therapist introduces actual phobic stimulus in order to illicit a response. The therapist teaches the patient relaxation techniques. Reciprocal reward 53.