Desensitization therapy is based primarily on the principles of ________.
A) vicarious learning
B) cognitive learning
C) classical conditioning
D) operant conditioning

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Desensitization therapy is a type of behavior therapy that is based on the principles of classical conditioning. The goal of desensitization therapy is to decrease or eliminate fear or anxiety associated with a particular stimulus or situation by gradually exposing the individual to it while they are in a relaxed state. Through repeated pairings of the stimulus with relaxation, the individual learns to associate the once-feared stimulus with a more positive, relaxed state.

Desensitization Therapy Is Based Primarily on the Principles of ________