Behavior therapies appear to be particularly effective in treatment of:

Correct answer: B. phobias

  • A. panic disorder
  • B. phobias
  • C. antisocial personality disorder
  • D. major depression

Explanation

Behavior therapies are especially effective for phobias because gradual exposure and related techniques directly reduce learned fear responses. Panic disorder and depression can also respond to behavioral methods, but phobias are the classic example.

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