This Is a Gradual Process of Extinguishing a Learned Fear

question 23

Multiple Choice

This is a gradual process of extinguishing a learned fear response by associating a hierarchy of fear-evoking stimuli with deep relaxation.

• A)hierarchical training
• B)systematic desensitization
• C)aversion conditioning
• D)the relaxation response

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