Question

George is extremely afraid to ride elevators. His therapist treats George’s fear by gradually getting him accustomed to riding in elevators. The therapist begins by teaching George to relax. He then learns to relax while standing close to the elevator and then to relax while standing in an elevator with the doors open, and so on. The two techniques being used by George’s therapist are best described as

Answer 1

Answer: Systematic desensitization

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Desensitization and reciprocal inhibition.

Step-by-step explanation:

The two techniques that are being used by George’s therapist are best described as desensitization and reciprocal inhibition. Systematic desensitization is based on classical conditioning. It is a counter conditioning. First George has to relax completely. Then he is gradually exposed to the elevator. Relax inhibits the response of anxiety near the elevator. He will finally be able to ride the elevator with no anxiety response.