When Using Systematic Desensitization,many Practitioners Now Believe That the Most

question 103

Multiple Choice

When using systematic desensitization,many practitioners now believe that the most important component of alleviating an anxious or fearful response is

• A) exposure to the feared stimulus.
• B) the relaxation techniques.
• C) the client-therapist relationship.
• D) the type of anxiety being treated.

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