Behavior therapists prefer systematic desensitization over flooding as a behavior therapy to reduce fears because
A)it takes less time.
B)it exposes the individual to the fear-evoking stimuli all at once.
C)the process of relaxation and gradual exposure to varied forms of the feared stimuli is more pleasant.
D)the client is not exposed to the feared stimuli.

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Systematic desensitization involves gradually exposing the individual to feared stimuli while teaching them how to relax, so that the process is more pleasant and less overwhelming. In contrast, flooding involves exposing the individual to the feared stimuli all at once, which can be traumatic and overwhelming, and takes longer to recover from. Therefore, behavior therapists prefer systematic desensitization as a more effective and humane method of reducing fears.

Behavior Therapists Prefer Systematic Desensitization Over Flooding as a Behavior