Gradually Exposing Someone to Fear-Inducing Stimuli While They Are in a Relaxed

question 137

Multiple Choice

Gradually exposing someone to fear-inducing stimuli while they are in a relaxed state is called

• A)systematic desensitization.
• B)flooding.
• C)extinction therapy.
• D)reverse conditioning.

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Definitions:

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