A friend reports that he is constructing a fear hierarchy regarding his fear of heights for use in his next therapy session.He is likely suffering from

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The construction of a fear hierarchy for the purpose of exposure therapy is a common treatment technique used specifically for specific phobias. Generalized anxiety disorder and depression are more broad mental health conditions, and while some with obsessive-compulsive disorder may have a fear of heights, their condition is characterized by obsessive, compulsive behaviors and thoughts beyond just a specific fear.

A Friend Reports That He Is Constructing a Fear Hierarchy