Making someone who is afraid of snakes handle dozens of snakes in an effort to get him to overcome his fear is called __________.

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The technique described is called flooding, which involves exposing a person to a large amount of the feared stimulus in an effort to reduce their anxiety and fear response. Systematic desensitization involves gradually exposing a person to the feared stimulus in a controlled and gradual manner, while aversive conditioning involves pairing the feared stimulus with an unpleasant consequence. Paradoxical intent involves encouraging a person to deliberately engage in their feared behavior, but with an attitude of humor or playful defiance, in an effort to reduce anxiety.

Making Someone Who Is Afraid of Snakes Handle Dozens of Snakes