Asked by Ricky Menchaca on Jun 12, 2024

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Systematic desensitization involves

A) exposing someone to a feared situation in a real or an imagined way.
B) repeated pairings of an undesirable behavior with aversive stimuli to decrease the behavior's positive associations.
C) a technique in which the therapist mirrors the client's own feelings back to the client.
D) using a gradual build-up of self-reflective speech.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavior therapy that treats anxiety by teaching the client to associate deep relaxation with increasingly intense anxiety-producing situations.

Feared Situation

A scenario or setting that induces a heightened state of fear or anxiety in an individual.

  • Differentiate between systematic desensitization, aversive conditioning, and applied behavior analysis.
  • Comprehend the psychological basis and treatment methods for phobias, including systematic desensitization.
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Zakirah JaafarJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Systematic desensitization is a type of behavior therapy that gradually exposes an individual to a feared situation in a safe and controlled manner, either through imagination or real-life exposure, with the goal of reducing their anxiety and fear associated with that situation.