Systematic desensitization relies on which theoretical position?
A)Psychodynamic
B)Operant conditioning
C)Classical conditioning
D)Cognitive conditioning

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Systematic desensitization is a behavioral therapy based on classical conditioning, which aims to reduce anxiety through the gradual exposure to a feared stimulus while in a state of relaxation. This theory proposes that fear is learned through association, and can be unlearned through the same process.

Systematic Desensitization Relies on Which Theoretical Position