The method of _____ involves pairing relaxation with a succession of stimuli that elicit increasing levels of fear.
A) systematic desensitization
B) exposure and response prevention
C) flooding
D) implosive therapy

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Systematic desensitization is a behavioral therapy technique designed to reduce phobic responses and anxiety. It involves the gradual exposure to a feared stimulus or situation while practicing relaxation techniques, starting with stimuli that evoke the least fear and gradually moving to more fear-inducing stimuli.

The Method of _____ Involves Pairing Relaxation with a Succession