Eloise is living with post-traumatic stress disorder. During her therapy session, her therapist asks her to move her eyes rapidly back and forth while thinking of a disturbing memory. Eloise's therapist is using __________.

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The technique described in the scenario is eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), which involves the use of rapid eye movements while thinking of traumatic memories in order to desensitize the individual to the memories and reduce associated distress. Systematic desensitization (B) is a different type of therapy that involves gradually exposing an individual to feared stimuli while practicing relaxation techniques. Eye-memory therapy (C) and eye therapy (D) are not recognized therapeutic techniques.

Eloise Is Living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder