Systematic desensitization focuses on the process of a response that is incompatible with anxiety.This is based on the concept of _______________________.

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Systematic desensitization is a type of behavior therapy used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders. It involves gradually exposing the person to a feared stimulus (like a spider or flying) while simultaneously practicing relaxation techniques. The goal is to replace the fear response with a relaxation response. Counterconditioning is the process of establishing a new response (relaxation) that is incompatible with the old response (fear/anxiety). The stimulus hierarchy is a list of feared stimuli rated from least to most anxiety-provoking. Aversive conditioning involves pairing an unpleasant stimulus (like a shock) with an unwanted behavior to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future. Response prevention involves preventing a person from engaging in a compulsive behavior to reduce anxiety.

Systematic Desensitization Focuses on the Process of a Response That