The goal of systematic desensitization is to weaken the association between the unconditioned stimulus and conditioned response.

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The goal of systematic desensitization is to gradually reduce fear or anxiety responses to a stimulus by replacing the anxious response with a relaxed response through conditioning, not specifically to weaken the association between the unconditioned stimulus and conditioned response.

The Goal of Systematic Desensitization Is to Weaken the Association