In systematic desensitization,when the client is gradually exposed to the actual situations that are feared,this is called:

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In vivo exposure involves the gradual exposure to actual situations that are feared, whereas the other options do not involve exposure to real-life situations. En passe exposure is a French term that refers to the process of gradually approaching a feared object, but it does not necessarily involve actual exposure. Realistic desensitization is not a commonly used term in the literature on exposure therapy. In vitro exposure refers to exposure to feared stimuli in the imagination rather than in the real world.

In Systematic Desensitization,when the Client Is Gradually Exposed to the Actual