Five-year-old Will is terrified of dogs. During a therapy session, Will watches from a safe distance as another child approaches a dog with no ill effect. Then the child reaches out to pet the dog and finally holds the dog in her lap. Will is encouraged to engage in each step himself. The therapist is trying to treat Will's fear of dogs with

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The therapy session described involves participant modelling, where Will is encouraged to engage in each step himself while watching another child interact safely with a dog. This type of therapy is commonly used to treat specific phobias such as fear of dogs.

Five-Year-Old Will Is Terrified of Dogs