Question

which of the following is not part of the basic steps that are involved in systematic desensitization?
the behavior therapist helps the patient construct an anxiety hierarchy, which is a list of anxiety - provoking images associated with the feared situation, arranged in a hierarchy from least to most anxiety - producing.
the patient learns progressive relaxation, which involves successively relaxing one muscle group after another until a deep state of relaxation is achieved.
the patient develops an image of a relaxing control scene, such as walking on a secluded beach on a sunny day.
tokens or points are awarded to the patient as positive reinforcers for desirable behaviors and withheld or taken away from the patient for undesirable behaviors.

Explanation:

Systematic desensitization involves progressive relaxation, anxiety hierarchy construction, and using relaxing scenes. Token reinforcement is part of token economy, not this technique.

Systematic desensitization's basic steps include progressive relaxation, anxiety hierarchy, and relaxing scenes. Token reinforcement is from token economy, not this method.

Answer:

The patient develops an image of a relaxing control scene, such as walking on a secluded beach on a sunny day. (Note: This is the option that is NOT part of the basic steps. The correct option is the fourth one: "Tokens or points are awarded to the patient as positive reinforcers for desirable behaviors and withheld or taken away from the patient for undesirable behaviors.")

Wait, let me correct. The question asks for the one NOT part. The fourth option describes token economy, which is separate. So the answer is the fourth option.