Systematic desensitization:
A) uses cognitive restructuring to challenge anxiety
B) is a type of assertiveness training
C) pairs anxiety with self-esteem exercises
D) uses relaxation and an anxiety hierarchy

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Systematic desensitization involves the use of relaxation techniques along with exposure to an anxiety-producing stimulus via a hierarchy of increasingly fearful stimuli. This method helps individuals gradually face their fears.

Systematic Desensitization