Which behavior therapy technique is CORRECTLY matched to its description
A)aversion therapy-The client is confronted with the object of his or her phobia.
B)systematic desensitization-Gradual exposure to an anxiety-provoking stimulus is paired with relaxation.
C)exposure therapy-An unpleasant stimulus is paired with an undesirable behavior of the client.
D)flooding - Computer-generated, lifelike images are used in a desensitization program.

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Systematic desensitization involves the gradual exposure of a person to a feared object or situation while teaching the person to remain relaxed, effectively pairing the relaxed state with the anxiety-provoking stimulus until the stimulus no longer induces anxiety.

Which Behavior Therapy Technique Is CORRECTLY Matched to Its Description