To reduce Patty's fear of horses, a behavior therapist took her immediately to the nearby horse farm. She instructed Patty to stand in the stables, where she was surrounded by 20 horses. This is an example of what kind of behavior therapy?
A)Aversion-hierarchy conditioning
B)Higher-order conditioning
C)Systematic desensitization
D)Flooding

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This is an example of flooding, which is a behavior therapy where the individual is exposed to the feared stimulus in a controlled environment until their fear subsides. In this case, Patty was immediately taken to the horse farm and placed in an environment with many horses, which is an overwhelming situation designed to reduce her fear.

To Reduce Patty's Fear of Horses, a Behavior Therapist Took