Behavioral Exposure

Exposure in imagination

The first step in anxiety treatment involving imagining anxiety-inducing scenarios.

In vivo exposure

The second step in anxiety treatment involving real-life exposure to feared situations.

Anxious behaviors

Actions aimed at preventing negative outcomes, excessive worrying, and seeking reassurance.

Overcoming anxieties

Confronting fears directly and reducing safety-seeking behaviors.

Avoiding avoidant behaviors

Accepting imperfections, relinquishing control, acknowledging mistakes, and not taking responsibility for unlikely events.

Anxiety-provoking behavior

Engaging in activities that trigger anxiety.

Cue-controlled relaxation

Using relaxation techniques in response to specific cues to manage anxiety.

25 in scale

The target level of anxiety intensity to progress to the next step in exposure therapy.

Difficult behavior

Gradually challenging oneself with more anxiety-provoking situations during therapy.