Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
When something is recommended, it means that it is suggested or advised as the best course of action. In this context, it refers to the therapeutic technique that would be most beneficial for a person experiencing phobias.
A type of therapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors associated with phobias in order to alleviate symptoms.
A therapeutic technique that combines relaxation techniques with gradual exposure to feared objects or situations in order to replace anxiety responses with relaxation responses.