When you go to your therapist in an attempt to overcome your fear of heights,she asks you to lie on a couch and relax while you imagine slowly climbing up the steps of a ladder.By having you progressively relax while imagining a stressful stimulus,she is using

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The therapist is using systematic desensitization, a technique that involves gradually exposing the individual to the feared stimulus while helping them to relax at the same time. The goal of this technique is to help individuals overcome their fear or anxiety through gradually increasing exposure in a controlled and safe environment.

When You Go to Your Therapist in an Attempt to Overcome