24th October 2023

A woman has a phobia of spiders

A woman has a phobia of spiders. She engages in a treatment method with her therapist. The woman is first presented with a photograph of a spider and asked to look at it until her anxiety levels are reduced. Next, she is presented with a spider in a transparent container. Finally, she is challenged to hold a spider in her hands.

Which of the following therapeutic methods is described?