In _______________,the person with a phobia practices relaxation while imagining scenes of the fear-producing stimulus.

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The technique described in the question is systematic desensitization, where the person gradually confronts and overcomes their fear through relaxation and exposure to the fear-producing stimulus in their imagination, rather than in real-life situations. In vivo desensitization involves exposure to the actual stimulus, while flooding involves intense and prolonged exposure to the stimulus without any gradual progression.

In _______________,The Person with a Phobia Practices Relaxation While Imagining