Reciprocal inhibition is done by:: (A) Systematic desensitization, (B) Flooding, (C) Exposure and response prevention, (D) Psychoanalysis
Answer is A. The principle of reciprocal inhibition is used in the technique of systematic desensitization. If an anxiety provoking stimulus is provided, while a person is in a relaxed state, the anxiety gets inhibited This is used in phobias, OCD. Flooding- Maximum stimulus is given in first response. Exposure , Response Prevention -Similar to systematic desensitisation except there is no relaxation.