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, in a calm, relaxed, and supportive environment.This technique is known as
A)desensitization.
B)vicarious conditioning.
C)spontaneous recovery.
D)modeling.

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The technique described in the scenario is desensitization, which involves gradual exposure to a feared object or situation in a controlled and supportive environment. This is a common technique used in cognitive-behavioral therapy to help people overcome phobias and anxiety disorders. Vicarious conditioning involves learning from observing the consequences of others' behavior, spontaneous recovery refers to a temporary return of a extinguished behavior, and modeling involves learning by imitating the behavior of others. None of these concepts are relevant to the scenario described.

Tamara Is Deathly Afraid of Coming in Contact with Germs