A psychologist teaches a client who has a pathological fear of snakes to relax. She then has the client imagine increasingly vivid scenes about snakes while relaxing. The psychologist is using which type of therapy technique?
A) Systematic desensitization
B) Aversion therapy
C) Reinforcement therapy
D) Biofeedback

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The psychologist is using systematic desensitization by having the client imagine increasingly vivid scenes about snakes while in a relaxed state. This technique gradually desensitizes the client to the feared stimulus (snakes) and helps to reduce their anxiety.

A Psychologist Teaches a Client Who Has a Pathological Fear