Jonathan is afraid to ask a girl for a date,so his therapist instructs him to relax and simply imagine he is reaching for a telephone and then calling a potential date. The therapist's technique best illustrates the process of

A) transference.
B) free association.
C) cognitive therapy.
D) systematic desensitization.

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Stephanie Santana · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The therapist's technique of instructing Jonathan to imagine he is making a phone call to ask for a date is an example of systematic desensitization, a technique often used in behavior therapy to help individuals overcome phobias or anxiety. With systematic desensitization, the person is gradually exposed to the feared situation or object in a controlled manner, while using relaxation techniques to manage anxiety. This helps the person to become desensitized to the feared situation and reduces anxiety over time.

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