Tamara is deathly afraid of coming in contact with germs. So, her therapist gradually exposes Tamara to "unclean" things, such as touching dirt or taking a bite of an unwashed piece of fruit, while in a calm, relaxed, and supportive environment. This technique is known as
A)systematic desensitization.
B)aversion therapy.
C)spontaneous recovery.
D)cognitive mapping.

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Systematic desensitization is a therapy technique used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders by gradually exposing the patient to the anxiety source or its context without any danger, in order to overcome their anxiety. This is exactly what Tamara's therapist is doing by gradually exposing her to "unclean" things in a supportive environment.

Tamara Is Deathly Afraid of Coming in Contact with Germs