A kind of therapy closely related to classical conditioning that is designed to gradually reduce anxiety about a particular object or situation is known as ________ therapy.
A) psychoanalytic
B) desensitization
C) conditioned
D) response

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The therapy described in the question is specifically desensitization therapy, also known as exposure therapy, which is a type of behavior therapy. Choice A, psychoanalytic therapy, involves exploring unconscious thoughts and emotions. Choice C, conditioned therapy, is not a commonly recognized term in psychology. Choice D, response therapy, is not a specific type of therapy.

A Kind of Therapy Closely Related to Classical Conditioning That