To help Tom reduce his fear of flying, a therapist encourages him to physically relax and then simply imagine that he is taking off in an airplane. The therapist's technique BEST illustrates:

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The therapist's technique involves gradually exposing Tom to the feared stimulus (flying) while encouraging him to relax, which is the basis of systematic desensitization. This technique gradually helps to reduce Tom's fear response to flying.

To Help Tom Reduce His Fear of Flying, a Therapist