Andre feared flying all his life. He gets the opportunity to go to Europe for a semester abroad, so he decides to see a therapist, knowing he will need to fly. The therapist begins by having Andre list what makes him fearful, and then teaches him relaxation techniques for various items in the hierarchy. Andre learns to apply the relaxation techniques, and soon is considerably more comfortable about flying before his trip. The therapist used ________.

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The therapist used systematic desensitization, which involves creating a hierarchy of feared items and teaching relaxation techniques for each item in the hierarchy. This gradually reduces anxiety and fear related to flying, ultimately increasing comfort about flying.

Andre Feared Flying All His Life