An important step in overcoming a phobia is to construct a hierarchy which involves

a. an ordered list of fear-provoking stimuli.
b. covert sensitization.
c. a list of possible causes of the phobia.
d. making a list of situations that produce pleasure or relaxation.


ANSWER: a

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