Gina is terrified of public speaking. Her therapist asks her to provide him with a hierarchy of images associated with the fear of public speaking. Starting with the least fearful situation in the hierarchy, the therapist asks Gina to imagine that image and relax at the same time. Gradually in this manner, he makes her face different situations related to public speaking before she actually faces the public. This is an example of

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This scenario describes the technique of systematic desensitization, which involves gradually exposing the individual to feared situations while helping them to relax and reduce anxiety. The hierarchy of feared situations is developed and the individual works their way up from the least feared to the most feared. This is a commonly used technique in cognitive-behavioral therapy for phobias and anxiety disorders. Choices B, C, and D are not applicable to this scenario.

Gina Is Terrified of Public Speaking