Systematic Desensitization Involves _____

Systematic desensitization involves _____.

A) pairing a feared stimulus with a state of deep relaxation by being exposed to feared situations in a gradual hierarchical fashion
B) exposing an individual to feared stimuli to an excessive degree while not allowing him or her to avoid the stimuli
C) gaining systematic insight into the source of your fear
D) using a gradual build-up of self-reflective speech