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The 'systematic desensitisation' technique was developed by:
The 'systematic desensitisation' technique was developed by:
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Reciprocal inhibition.
Updated On: Oct 1, 2026
- Wolpe
- Bandura
- Beck
- Ellis
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The Correct Option is A
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Step 1: Idea: link each name to its contribution
Recall one famous idea for each psychologist.
Step 2: Wolpe
Reciprocal inhibition and systematic desensitisation. This matches the question.
Step 3: Bandura
Observational learning and modelling. It does not match.
Step 4: Beck
Cognitive therapy and the study of automatic negative thoughts. It does not match.
Step 5: Ellis
Rational emotive behaviour therapy and irrational beliefs. It does not match.
Final Answer:
Option (1), Wolpe, is correct. \[ \boxed{\text{Option (1)}} \]
Recall one famous idea for each psychologist.
Step 2: Wolpe
Reciprocal inhibition and systematic desensitisation. This matches the question.
Step 3: Bandura
Observational learning and modelling. It does not match.
Step 4: Beck
Cognitive therapy and the study of automatic negative thoughts. It does not match.
Step 5: Ellis
Rational emotive behaviour therapy and irrational beliefs. It does not match.
Final Answer:
Option (1), Wolpe, is correct. \[ \boxed{\text{Option (1)}} \]
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