Frank has been seeing a therapist about his spider phobia. The therapist first asked Frank to describe what it is about spiders that frightens him and these fears were then put in order from least to most frightening. The therapist then taught Frank muscle relaxation, and finally Frank was exposed to a series of increasingly fearful stimuli. Frank has been seeing a therapist who uses

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The therapist is using a technique called systematic desensitization, which involves gradually exposing the person to feared stimuli while teaching relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety. This is a form of exposure therapy that is often used to treat phobias.

Frank Has Been Seeing a Therapist About His Spider Phobia