Jerry tells Barry about his first meeting with his therapist.Jerry says that the therapist uses exposure therapy.Suddenly Barry says,"That's where you're gradually exposed to the situation or object that causes you to be anxious." Is Barry right?

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Barry is correct in summarizing exposure therapy as gradually exposing the individual to the situation or object that causes them anxiety. Option A is incorrect as exposure therapy does not involve the use of anti-anxiety drugs. Option B is incorrect as exposure therapy gradually exposes the individual rather than immediately exposing them to the most anxiety-producing situation or object. Option D is incorrect as both situations and objects can be used in exposure therapy.

Jerry Tells Barry About His First Meeting with His Therapist