For which of these problems would systematic desensitization most likely be used?

A) Joe has been depressed for two years.
B) Ken is sexually attracted to young children.
C) As a result of schizophrenia, David does not interact with members of his family.
D) A fear of heights restricts Alice's enrollment to classes that meet on the first floor.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavior therapy used to reduce phobic or anxiety responses through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation coupled with relaxation training.

Fear of Heights

An intense fear or phobia of being in high places, known scientifically as acrophobia, affecting an individual's ability to function in situations involving elevation.

Classes

Groups or categories into which objects, ideas, or people are divided based on shared characteristics or attributes.