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) latent learning.
D) spontaneous recovery.

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Systematic desensitization is a therapy technique used to treat phobias and anxiety conditions. It involves exposing the patient to the feared object or context without any danger, in order to overcome their anxiety. In this case, using a virtual reality program to expose Tony to gradually increasing levels of height is an example of systematic desensitization, aiming to reduce his fear of heights over time.

Tony Is Deathly Afraid of Heights