Asking a client to generate a hierarchy of anxiety-provoking situations associated with their fear would be characteristic of ________.

A) behavioral contracting
B) aversive conditioning
C) operant conditioning
D) systematic desensitization

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to help individuals overcome phobias and anxiety disorders by gradually exposing them to the stimulus in a controlled manner.

Anxiety-provoking Situations

Circumstances or events that induce a state of anxiety or distress in an individual.

Behavioral Contracting

A therapy technique where an agreement is made between two parties to promote a change in behavior.