To reduce his daughter's fear of the dark, Mr. Chew would hug and gently rock her immediately after turning off the lights at bedtime. Mr. Chew's strategy best illustrates the technique of

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Mr. Chew's strategy involves pairing a previously fearful situation (turning off the lights) with a positive and calming experience (hugging and rocking), which is an example of counterconditioning. This technique aims to replace a negative or frightening association with a positive one. In this case, the aim is to reduce the fear of the dark by creating a positive association with bedtime.

To Reduce His Daughter's Fear of the Dark, Mr