A Highly Effective Way to Reduce the Fear Associated with Specific

A highly effective way to reduce the fear associated with specific objects and eventually overcome a phobia is to:

A) avoid any experiences associated with the feared object or event.
B) confront the fear by gradually increasing exposure to the feared object or event.
C) present the feared object or event at random times when the person is not expecting it.
D) punish any fearful reactions by the individual when she comes in contact with the feared object or event.