A client has a fear of dogs. The client is receiving therapy in which they must be in the same room with a friendly dog and not retreat. In this therapy, preventing the client from retreating at the sight of a dog is ________.

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Response prevention is part of the therapeutic process in exposure therapy, where the client is prevented from performing their usual avoidance behaviors (in this case, retreating from the dog), allowing them to face their fear and learn to manage their anxiety.

A Client Has a Fear of Dogs