You are trying to overcome your fear of snakes. Inspired by the work of Mary Cover Jones, your therapist first shows you some pictures of snakes. Then she tells you that there is a small snake in a cage in the next room. She asks you to observe the live snake from a distance, and continues this process until your fear is conquered. Your therapist is using the technique called
A) acceptance therapy.
B) extinction.
C) desensitization.
D) Gestalt therapy.

Question

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The therapist is using a technique known as desensitization, which involves gradually exposing the patient to the object or situation that they fear in a controlled environment. This process helps the patient to gradually overcome their fear by reducing the anxiety associated with it. In this case, the therapist is using pictures and a live snake to help the patient overcome their fear of snakes.

You Are Trying to Overcome Your Fear of Snakes