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


ANSWER:
d

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