Systematic desensitization is described as
a. a guided reduction in fear, anxiety, or aversion attained by gradually approaching a feared stimulus while maintaining relaxation.
b. the removal of the individual from a situation in which reinforcement occurs.
c. the process of rephrasing or repeating thougths and feelings expressed by clients so they can become aware of what they are saying.
d. the technique of having a client say anything that comes to mind, regardless of how embarrassing or unimportant it may seem.
ANSWER: a
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