Katie is afraid of clowns but has been working to overcome this fear by relaxing and then looking at clown pictures. After months of exposure, she no longer feels afraid upon seeing a clown. Katie has used ________ to conquer her fear.
Social Studies · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Katie has used a technique known as "systematic desensitization" to conquer her fear.
- This is a type of behavioral therapy that is often used to help individuals overcome phobias and anxiety.
- The process involves gradually exposing the person to the object or situation that causes them fear (in Katie's case, clowns), while teaching them to remain relaxed. Over time, the person learns to associate the previously feared object or situation with the relaxed state, reducing or eliminating the fear response.