Developed by South African psychiatrist Joseph Wolpe in the 1950s, _____ involves learning a new conditioned response (relaxation) that is incompatible with or inhibits the old conditioned response (fear and anxiety).

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The technique described in the question is systematic desensitization, which was developed by Joseph Wolpe in the 1950s. Contingency management is a behavioral technique used to reinforce desirable behaviors and discourage undesirable ones, while eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy used to treat trauma and involves the use of eye movements. Rational-emotive therapy is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that focuses on changing irrational beliefs.

Developed by South African Psychiatrist Joseph Wolpe in the 1950s