Systematic desensitization is a gradual process.Clients learn to handle progressively more disturbing stimuli while they remain relaxed.About 10 to 20 stimuli are arranged in a sequence;this sequence is called a __________.

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The sequence of 10 to 20 stimuli arranged in a hierarchy from least to most anxiety-provoking is called a fear-stimulus hierarchy. This hierarchy is used in systematic desensitization to gradually expose clients to increasing levels of feared stimuli while remaining relaxed. Choice A (stimulus appraisal) and B (classical stimulus) are not accurate terms for the process of systematic desensitization. Choice C (fear ladder) is similar to the correct term but does not fully capture the hierarchy nature of the stimuli arrangement.

Systematic Desensitization Is a Gradual Process