__________________ is a fringe technique where a client imagines a distressing event while a therapist taps specific points on the client's body in a predetermined order, in addition to the client humming a well-known tune such as the Canadian national anthem.

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The technique described is Thought Field Therapy (TFT). TFT involves tapping on specific points on the body while thinking of a traumatic event or emotion. The use of a well-known tune such as a national anthem is sometimes incorporated to help the client stay focused on the event while doing the tapping. Option A, response prevention, is a technique used in exposure and response prevention therapy for anxiety disorders. Option B, systematic desensitization, is a technique used to help individuals overcome phobias by gradually exposing them to the feared stimulus while using relaxation techniques. Option C, reciprocal inhibition, is a key component in systematic desensitization where a relaxed response is paired with a feared stimulus to replace the anxiety response.

__________________ Is a Fringe Technique Where a Client Imagines a Distressing