Jonathan is afraid to ask a girl for a date,so his therapist instructs him to relax and simply imagine he is reaching for his cell phone and then calling a potential date.The therapist's technique best illustrates the process of

A) dialectical behavior therapy.
B) transference.
C) cognitive therapy.
D) systematic desensitization.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to help individuals gradually overcome phobias and anxiety through controlled exposure to fear-inducing stimuli.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy designed to help people change patterns of behavior that are not helpful, such as self-harm, suicidal ideation, and substance abuse, by teaching mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Cognitive Therapy

A psychological approach aiming to improve mental health by modifying dysfunctional thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses.