A variation of the counterconditioning procedure used in the treatment of Peter's fear of rabbits has been used to treat adult phobias.This variation is called:
A)secondary punishers.
B)intermittent reinforcement.
C)systematic desensitization.
D)latent learning.

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Systematic desensitization is a procedure used to treat phobias in adults by gradually exposing them to the feared object or situation in a controlled and safe environment while simultaneously eliciting a relaxation response. This is a variation of the counterconditioning procedure used in Peter's treatment, where the fear response is replaced with a positive response. Secondary punishers and intermittent reinforcement are not related to this type of treatment. Latent learning refers to learning that occurs without an immediate change in behavior and is not relevant to this question.

A Variation of the Counterconditioning Procedure Used in the Treatment