In exposure and response prevention therapy, by preventing a person from engaging in compulsive behavior:

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By preventing the client from engaging in their compulsive behavior, they are exposed to the anxiety and discomfort that comes with not performing the behavior. Through this exposure, they learn that not engaging in the behavior does not lead to the terrible result that they fear. This helps to reduce their reliance on the compulsive behavior and can weaken the cycle of anxiety and compulsions.

In Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, by Preventing a Person