In systematic desensitization the client

a. learns to avoid the thing causing the most anxiety.
b. is subjected to stimuli that cause anxiety in order to get over the fear.
c. begins with stimuli that are least anxiety producing and gradually builds to the most arousing.
d. experiences artificial exposure to sources of anxiety with increasing amounts of medication in order to cope.


C

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