A psychologist teaches a snake-phobic client to relax. She then has the client imagine increasingly vivid scenes about snakes while relaxing. The psychologist is using which type of therapy?
A) Systematic desensitization
B) Aversion therapy
C) Reinforcement therapy
D) Biofeedback

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The psychologist is using systematic desensitization, which involves gradually exposing the client to their phobia while they are in a relaxed state, in order to reduce the fear response.

A Psychologist Teaches a Snake-Phobic Client to Relax