This assignment assesses the following Course Outcome:

PS515-2:Apply classical conditioning strategies to behavior modification.

Classical conditioning is the basis of the most effective treatment for specific phobia. For this task outline a three through five pg. essay that describes how you would apply classical conditioning to modify behavior. You will use systematic desensitization to rid your client of a specific phobia.

• Briefly describe your client, including sociocultural factors that should be considered.
• Identify the specific phobia and the criteria (useDSM-5-TR) that indicate they do have a phobia.
• Discuss the concept of reciprocal inhibition and how it can be useful in the treatment of anxiety. Explain how you would facilitate this process with your client.
• Make a detailed fear hierarchy of your client's phobia-related stimuli and discuss how you developed it.
• Describe how you would take your client through systematic desensitization.
• Discuss the best way for your client to remain phobia-free.