Ahmad has a specific phobia about elevators. His therapist teaches him how to relax and then has him relax when he is in a building with elevators. Next, he practices being relaxed when pushing an elevator button and finally, when taking an elevator ride. What kind of therapy is Ahmad experiencing?

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Ahmad is experiencing systematic desensitization, a type of therapy that involves gradually exposing the patient to the feared object or situation while teaching them relaxation techniques to cope with the anxiety. This process starts with less frightening situations and gradually moves to more directly confronting the fear, as described in the scenario.

Ahmad Has a Specific Phobia About Elevators