During therapy, a woman with a severe rodent phobia was given instructions for progressive muscle relaxation and shown a picture of a mouse. Over time she was gently exposed to a live mouse. This is an example of which of the following?

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This is an example of systematic desensitization, a therapy technique where a patient is gradually exposed to an anxiety-producing stimulus (in this case, a mouse) while being taught relaxation techniques (like progressive muscle relaxation) to overcome the anxiety.

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