Karen developed a phobia of all types of dogs during her

Last updated: 4/23/2023

Karen developed a phobia of all types of dogs during her childhood subsequent to being chased by a pit bull for about a half mile In seeking treatment Karen solicits the help of a behavioral therapist Most likely the therapist s approach will involve O identifying Karen s maladaptive beliefs and thought patterns about dogs helping Karen to become conscious of her unconscious unresolved conflicts regarding dogs a technique such as graduated exposure or flooding helping Karen to achieve congruence between her real and ideal self concents