Chuck Has a Fear of Teddy Bears

question 23

Multiple Choice

Chuck has a fear of teddy bears.Every time he gets near a teddy bear,he has panic attacks.His therapist has a few tiny teddy bears in her office and has shown Chuck how to hold a teddy bear and not become afraid of it.Chuck practices holding a tiny teddy bear at home.What behavioral technique is Chuck's therapist using?

• A) Systematic desensitization therapy
• B) Positive reinforcement
• C) Assertiveness training
• D) Modeling

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