Knowing that Jennifer's phobia of cats is being treated using systematic desensitization therapy, we can infer that the fear-evoking stimulus (the cat) will __________.

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Systematic desensitization therapy involves gradually exposing the patient to the fear-evoking stimulus in a controlled and safe manner. This can be done through imagined exposure or virtual reality exposure without the actual physical presence of the stimulus. Therefore, the fear-evoking stimulus, in this case, the cat, may not need to be physically present in the clinic room.

Knowing That Jennifer's Phobia of Cats Is Being Treated Using