Chapter 1. Childhood Fear: Overcoming a Dog Phobia

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Childhood Fear: Overcoming a Dog Phobia

This clip shows the case of a 10-year-old boy who has suffered from a severe fear of dogs ever since a traumatic experience. The clip shows how his fear of dogs affects his life. He is unable to walk to school without his mother’s help. He undergoes a course of behavioral exposure therapy, and within a few sessions, he is able to play happily with dogs. The clip demonstrates childhood phobias and one common and successful form of treatment for them.

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Question 1.1

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Incorrect. A dog jumped on his baby stroller at 18 months old.

Question 1.2

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Correct!
Incorrect. His heart rate is monitored.

Question 1.3

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Correct!
Incorrect. Monitoring subjective anxiety, starting from a safe distance, and getting close enough to eventually pet the dog are all components of a behavior therapy approach for treating dog phobia.

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