The repeated association of pleasant relaxing states with stimuli that arouse fear is a central feature of

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Systematic desensitization involves gradually exposing the individual to the feared stimulus while pairing it with a pleasant and relaxing state, such as deep muscle relaxation or visualization. This repeated pairing helps the individual associate the feared stimulus with relaxation rather than fear, thus reducing anxiety. This process is based on classical conditioning, a type of learning in which associations are made between two stimuli. Humanistic therapy, cognitive therapy, and operant conditioning do not involve this specific process of pairing fear-inducing stimuli with relaxation.

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