Although they have been used for a variety of clinical issues, exposure therapy and systematic desensitization have been used primarily for the treatment of ______.

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Exposure therapy and systematic desensitization are both evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders, such as specific phobias, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. They involve gradually exposing the individual to the feared stimulus or situation, while learning relaxation techniques, until they no longer experience significant anxiety in response. While these interventions may be used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for other clinical issues, such as eating disorders, they are not typically considered first-line treatments. Personality disorders and schizophrenia are not typically treated with exposure therapy or systematic desensitization.

Although They Have Been Used for a Variety of Clinical