For which of these problems would systematic desensitization most likely be used?

A) Joe has been depressed for two years.
B) Ken is sexually attracted to young children.
C) As a result of schizophrenia, David does not interact with members of his family.
D) A fear of heights restricts Alice's enrollment to classes that meet on the first floor.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to reduce phobia or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation exercises.

Schizophrenia

Severe disorder in which the person suffers from disordered thinking, bizarre behavior, hallucinations, and an inability to distinguish between fantasy and reality.

Sexually Attracted

The feeling of being drawn or interested in someone else in a sexual manner.