A treatment for phobias that attempts to reduce fear in many small steps by associating the feared thing with calmness is called __________.
A) systematic sensitization
B) generalization
C) systematic desensitization
D) progressive sensation

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Systematic desensitization is a treatment for phobias that involves gradually exposing the individual to the feared stimulus in a controlled environment while teaching them relaxation techniques. This reduces fear in small steps by associating the feared thing with calmness. Systematic sensitization and progressive sensation are not established treatments for phobias, and generalization refers to the transfer of learned behavior to new situations, which is not necessarily specific to phobia treatment.

A Treatment for Phobias That Attempts to Reduce Fear in Many