This is a gradual process of extinguishing a learned fear response by associating a hierarchy of fear-evoking stimuli with deep relaxation.

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Systematic desensitization is a behavioral therapy technique used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders by gradually exposing the patient to the anxiety-producing stimulus while the patient is in a state of relaxation. This helps in breaking the association between the stimulus and the fear response.

This Is a Gradual Process of Extinguishing a Learned Fear