Tony is deathly afraid of heights. His therapist uses a virtual reality program that allows Tony to feel like he is experiencing gradually increasing levels of height. This therapy technique is a type of
A)systematic desensitization.
B)cognitive mapping.
C)aversion therapy.
D)spontaneous recovery.

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Systematic desensitization is a therapy technique used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders. It involves exposing the patient to the feared object or context in a gradual, controlled way, starting with the least frightening scenario and gradually moving to more direct exposure. In Tony's case, using virtual reality to simulate heights in a controlled, gradual manner is a classic example of systematic desensitization.

Tony Is Deathly Afraid of Heights