If systematic desensitization is ineffective in removing an individual's fear of heights, a therapist may find _____ to be effective.

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If systematic desensitization does not work, flooding may be a more effective therapy for phobias. Flooding involves exposing the individual to the feared stimuli all at once until their anxiety decreases. This method can be more effective than gradual desensitization for some individuals. Rational-emotive therapy and client-centered therapy are not specifically designed to treat phobias, while electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment for certain mental illnesses that typically involves inducing seizures, not treating specific phobias.

If Systematic Desensitization Is Ineffective in Removing an Individual's Fear