In behavioral therapy, what is the fear reduction method called systematic desensitization?
a. Reduction of emotional reactions by reasoning with the client about the situation—that there is little to fear.
b. Teaching the client how to avoid situations that cause them emotional distress of any kind.
c. Reduction of emotional reactions by exposure to the feared stimuli in an organized way—from least frightening to most frightening aspect of the situation.
d. Teaching the client coping mechanisms like self affirmations to get through tough situations.
e. Reduction of emotional reactions to situations by showing the client another person successfully confronting similar situations.
Answer: c
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