Cherise finds out that she is being transferred to an office located on the tenth floor of a building.The problem is that she fears heights so much that she never goes above the third floor in any building.Her therapist teaches her how to relax deeply while imagining herself looking out over a balcony.As her therapy progresses,Cherise imagines herself on higher and higher floors.This technique is called

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The technique described in the scenario is systematic desensitization, which involves gradually exposing the person to the feared object or situation in a controlled and safe environment, while using relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety. This helps the individual develop a new, positive association with the previously feared object or situation.

Cherise Finds Out That She Is Being Transferred to an Office