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Unit 8 – Clinical Psychology
Topic 8.7
How does exposure therapy aim to reduce phobias?
By using medication to suppress physiological responses related to fear.
By providing immediate escape from the fear-inducing stimulus whenever anxiety arises.
By exploring underlying childhood traumas that may have led to the development of phobia.
By gradually exposing clients to the feared object or situation in a safe environment until anxiety decreases.
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