Gradually Approaching a Feared Stimulus While Maintaining Relaxation Describes the Therapy

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Essay

Gradually approaching a feared stimulus while maintaining relaxation describes the therapy technique known as __________.

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Definitions:

Gene Duplication

A genetic event that results in the creation of an extra copy of a gene, leading to genetic variation that can be acted upon by natural selection.

Bilaterians

Animals that possess bilateral symmetry, having a body plan that includes a head and tail (anterior-posterior axis), a back and belly (dorsal-ventral axis), and right and left sides.

Developmental Genes

Genes that control how living organisms grow and develop, influencing the formation of tissues and organs.

Crystallins

Water-soluble proteins found in the lens of the eye which are responsible for maintaining lens transparency and refractive properties.