Cherise has been accepted to the graduate school she had ranked as first choice. Unfortunately, she just found out that her department is located on the tenth floor and she fears heights so much that she never goes above the third floor in any building. Her therapist teaches her how to relax deeply while imagining herself looking out over a balcony. As her therapy progresses, Cherise imagines herself on higher and higher floors! This technique is called:

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The technique of imagining oneself on higher and higher floors while keeping relaxed and calm is a classic example of systematic desensitization, which is a form of exposure therapy used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders. The individual is gradually exposed to the feared stimulus in a controlled and safe manner while practicing relaxation techniques. This helps to reduce the fear response associated with the stimulus over time.

Cherise Has Been Accepted to the Graduate School She Had