How does flooding differ from systematic desensitization?

A. Flooding constructs a hierarchy of anxiety-provoking stimuli, whereas systematic desensitization constructs a hierarchy of fears.
B. Flooding is time-consuming and expensive, whereas systematic desensitization is fairly simple and quick.
C. Flooding gauges neurotic symptoms, whereas systematic desensitization observes maladaptive behaviors.
D. Flooding uses sudden or gradual confrontation with a feared stimulus, whereas systematic desensitization uses learned relaxation techniques.


Answer: D

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