Peter is a behavioral therapist who exposes patients with bulimia to situations that usually cause binge episodes and then prevents them from binge eating. The technique that she is using is called:

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The technique described is exposure and response prevention, which involves deliberately exposing the patient to the triggering stimulus while preventing them from engaging in the usual maladaptive behavior (in this case, binge eating). This technique is commonly used in behavioral therapies for anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and eating disorders. The other options (skillful frustration, temptation-restriction, and willpower reinforcement) are not established techniques used in behavioral therapies.

Peter Is a Behavioral Therapist Who Exposes Patients with Bulimia