Craig was stung by a jellyfish when he was little. Now Craig has a fear of all fish, as well as the ocean

He went to therapy in which he had to take trips to the beach and incrementally take steps to go into the water over time. Eventually, he overcame his fear of the ocean. This process is known as __________.
a. generalization
b. systematic desensitization
c. flooding
d. torturing


Answer: B

Psychology

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