Ben is afraid to ride elevators,but he just got a job on the 30^th floor of a skyscraper.He has only a few days to get rid of his fear,so his therapist says he must face the fear directly.Ben and his therapist get on an elevator and ride it up and down until Ben realizes that he is safe.This is called A) exposure B) psychodynamic therapy. C) discrimination therapy. D) cognitive cancellation.

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Exposure therapy is a type of therapy where a person is gradually exposed to the source of their fear or anxiety in a controlled manner until they feel comfortable and safe. In this scenario, Ben and his therapist are using exposure therapy by riding the elevator up and down until Ben realizes that he is safe, thus overcoming his fear of elevators.

Ben Is Afraid to Ride Elevators,but He Just Got a Job