Brandon is going through exposure therapy to try to treat his spider phobia.His therapist is using systematic desensitization.His therapist is teaching him how to release tension in one muscle group after another,until he is completely relaxed.What technique is being used?

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The technique being used is progressive relaxation, which involves teaching the individual how to release tension in one muscle group after another until complete relaxation is achieved. This is a part of the systematic desensitization process but specifically refers to the relaxation technique used.

Brandon Is Going Through Exposure Therapy to Try to Treat