A technique for treating phobias and other stress disorders in which the person is suddenly exposed to the fear-provoking situation or object in an intense way and is prevented from making the usual avoidance or escape response is called __________.

A) systematic desensitization
B) flooding
C) paradoxical intent
D) aversive therapy

Flooding

A psychological treatment method that exposes the patient to their feared objects or situations extensively and intensively.

Phobias

Irrational and overwhelming fears of objects, creatures, or situations, often leading to avoidance behavior.

Paradoxical Intent

A cognitive therapy technique in which an individual deliberately practices or exaggerates a feared behavior or thought in order to diminish its power.