You are absolutely terrified of dogs. Your behavior therapist is taking you to a kennel where you will be surrounded by 10 dogs. This therapeutic approach is known as
A)systematic desensitization.
B)higher-order conditioning.
C)aversion conditioning.
D)flooding.

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Flooding is a therapeutic technique used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders by exposing the patient to their fear at full intensity. The therapist exposes the patient to a large amount of the feared object or situation until the anxiety begins to decrease. In this scenario, being surrounded by 10 dogs when one has a severe fear of dogs is an example of flooding, aiming to help the person overcome their fear by direct and intense exposure.

You Are Absolutely Terrified of Dogs