Question

What is the main aim of the flooding technique in behaviour therapy?

Options

• To help the client avoid anxiety‑provoking situations.

• To expose the client to a high‑intensity stimulus until anxiety reduces.

• To teach the client relaxation before every anxiety situation.

• To remove all stressful situations from the client’s life.

Answer 1

To expose the client to a high‑intensity stimulus until anxiety reduces.

Explanation:

Flooding exposes the client for a period to a very high‑intensity stimulus until autonomic responses reduce and the stimulus cannot arouse anxiety.