In Behavioral Terms, What Is Flooding

In behavioral terms, what is flooding?

A) reduction of emotional reactions by reasoning with the client about the situation- that there is little to fear
B) teaching the client how to avoid situations that cause them emotional distress of any kind
C) reduction of emotional reactions by prolonged or repeated exposure to a fearful situation with no actual aversive consequences
D) teaching the client coping mechanisms like self affirmations to get through tough situations
E) reduction of emotional reactions to situations by showing the client another person successfully confronting similar situations