Your mother has a fear of cats. The psychologist repeatedly pairs her love for classical music with the gradual exposure to a cat. What is this known as?

Name: Your mother has a fear of cats. The psychologist repeatedly pairs her love for classical music with the gradual exposure to a cat. What is this known as?
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This is an example of counterconditioning, where the fear response is replaced with a positive emotional response by pairing it with a non-threatening stimulus.

Your Mother Has a Fear of Cats