Compared to exposure therapies, systematic desensitization typically evokes __________ anxiety in the client during treatment and usually takes ___________ time to fully treat someone.

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Systematic desensitization is designed to gradually expose a client to anxiety-provoking stimuli while teaching them relaxation techniques to cope with the anxiety, thereby typically evoking less anxiety than direct exposure therapies. However, because of its gradual approach, it usually takes more time to fully treat someone compared to more direct exposure therapies.

Compared to Exposure Therapies, Systematic Desensitization Typically Evokes __________ Anxiety