You are afraid of tunnels.Your therapist first helps you to deeply relax and then asks you to imagine a distant tunnel.When you can stay relaxed while visualizing this image,the therapist then asks you to imagine nearing the entrance,and finally entering the tunnel.Eventually,when you can remain relaxed while imagining all of this,the therapist takes you through a short tunnel.This list of increasingly fear-provoking situations is known as ____.

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The list of increasingly fear-provoking situations is known as a desensitization hierarchy. This is a common technique used in exposure therapy to help individuals gradually confront their fears and anxieties. By starting with less intimidating situations and gradually working up to more challenging ones, the individual can learn to manage their fear response and ultimately overcome their phobia.

You Are Afraid of Tunnels