Following successful exposure treatment for a specific fear, the helper should recommend that the client:

A) consider him/herself cured.
B) continue to engage in periodic in vivo exposure to prevent return of the fear.
C) avoid the source of the original fear to prevent resurrection of the fear.
D) engage in daily imaginal exposure to ensure inoculation against the fear.

Continuing to engage in periodic in vivo exposure helps maintain the gains achieved during treatment and prevents the return of the fear by reinforcing the learning that the feared stimulus is not harmful. Avoiding the source of the fear or considering oneself cured without further action can lead to a relapse. Daily imaginal exposure is not necessary and may not be as effective as in vivo exposure for maintaining progress.