A type of exposure therapy in which a subject is exposed to intensely anxiety-provoking situations is called ______.
A) gradual exposure
B) systematic desensitization
C) flooding
D) overexposure

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Flooding is a type of exposure therapy where a person is exposed to an intensely anxiety-provoking situation for a prolonged period until the anxiety subsides. This differs from gradual exposure, which involves gradually increasing exposure to anxiety-provoking situations or stimuli, and systematic desensitization, which involves gradual exposure combined with relaxation techniques. Overexposure is not a recognized term in the context of exposure therapy.

A Type of Exposure Therapy in Which a Subject Is