Developed by South African psychiatrist Joseph Wolpe in the 1950s, _____ involves learning a new conditioned response (relaxation) that is incompatible with or inhibits the old conditioned response (fear and anxiety).

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The technique described is systematic desensitization, which was developed by Joseph Wolpe in the 1950s. Contingency management is a behavior modification technique, eye movement desensitization reprocessing is a therapy for trauma, and rational-emotive therapy is a cognitive-behavioral therapy for emotional and behavioral issues.

Developed by South African Psychiatrist Joseph Wolpe in the 1950s