Fears can be unlearned by approaching feared situations in a series of ordered steps called

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A hierarchy is a series of ordered steps that gradually expose individuals to feared situations, allowing them to become desensitized and unlearn their fear response. This process is a key component of exposure therapy and is often used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders. Option A (the aversion series) and option C (inhibition states) are not commonly used terms in the context of exposure therapy, and option B (adaptation steps) is less specific and less commonly used than the correct answer.

Fears Can Be Unlearned by Approaching Feared Situations in a Series