Ben nearly drowned as a child and has since developed a deep fear of not only swimming, but all water in general. When Ben seeks help from Dr. Brown, the first thing Dr. Brown does is take Ben to a swimming pool and force him to get into the water. Dr. Brown is using
A)an in vivo exposure therapy
B)systematic desensitization therapy
C)aversion therapy
D)a cognitive therapy

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In vivo exposure therapy involves exposing the patient to the actual feared object or context without any danger, to help them overcome their anxiety or fear. In this case, Dr. Brown is using in vivo exposure therapy by taking Ben to a swimming pool and having him confront his fear of water directly.

Ben Nearly Drowned as a Child and Has Since Developed