A fifty year old male feels uncomfortable in using the lift, being in crowded places and traveling. The most appropriate line of treatment is -: (A) Counselling, (B) Relaxation therapy, (C) Exposure and response prevention, (D) Covert sensitization
Answer is C. Uncomfortable feeling in using lift, crowded place and traveling suggests the diagnosis of Agoraphobia. Behavior therapy is the treatment of choice. Systemic desensitization and exposure with response prevention are two most commonly used behavior techniques.