__________ is a behavior-therapy technique in which a client observes and imitates a person who approaches and copes with feared objects or situations.

A) Dream analysis
B) Transference
C) Systematic desensitization
D) Modeling

Modeling is a behavior-therapy technique in which a client watches and repeats the actions of someone who approaches and manages fearful situations or objects. This strategy is used in the treatment of phobias, anxiety disorders, and other mental health conditions. The objective of modeling is to demonstrate to the individual that they can behave in a way that allows them to handle their fear and potentially overcome it.