With systematic desensitization, relaxation is paired with a thing or situation that causes anxiety. This pairing is a type of _____, in which a trigger for an unwanted response is paired with a new stimulus that prevents that response.

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Systematic desensitization involves counterconditioning, where a stimulus that elicits an unwanted response (like anxiety) is paired with a new stimulus that elicits a desired response (like relaxation), thereby conditioning a new, positive response to the stimulus.

With Systematic Desensitization, Relaxation Is Paired with a Thing or Situation