John's son Cade was afraid of dogs. John took Cade to a therapist to help him overcome his fear but was surprised when the therapist brought a dog into the room. At first Cade was asked to watch from across the room as the therapist showed him how to approach and pet the dog and not grab its tail. Eventually, Cade was asked to come over and mimic the behavior he had observed. After just a few sessions, Cade was no longer fearful of dogs. What technique did the therapist use with Cade?

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The therapist used participant modeling, which involves the client observing someone else performing the desired behavior and then imitating it themselves. In this case, Cade watched the therapist approach and pet the dog before trying it himself.

John's Son Cade Was Afraid of Dogs