The first step in using the treatment called "systematic desensitization" is to:
A) construct a fear hierarchy.
B) construct a list of useful reinforcers.
C) confront the client with the feared stimulus or thought.
D) teach the skill of relaxation over the course of several sessions.

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The first step in systematic desensitization is to teach the client relaxation techniques, which are essential for managing anxiety when gradually exposed to the fear hierarchy.

The First Step in Using the Treatment Called "Systematic Desensitization