Andrew is extremely afraid of snakes. To deal with this problem, he is first shown a picture of snakes and told to relax while looking at it. He is likely receiving the treatment known as
A) systematic desensitization.
B) psychoanalysis.
C) biofeedback.
D) cognitive restructuring.

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Systematic desensitization is a type of behavior therapy that involves gradually exposing the patient to the object of their fear—in this case, snakes—while teaching them relaxation techniques to cope with their anxiety. This method helps the patient associate the feared object with relaxation instead of anxiety.

Andrew Is Extremely Afraid of Snakes