To help Adam reduce his fear of dogs,a therapist encourages him to physically relax and then simply imagine that he is walking toward a friendly and harmless little dog. The therapist's technique best illustrates

A) psychodynamic therapy.
B) operant conditioning.
C) stress inoculation training.
D) systematic desensitization.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic intervention used to gradually reduce a person's anxiety towards a particular object or situation by slowly exposing them to the fear in a controlled way.

Physically Relax

The process of reducing tension and stress in the body through techniques such as deep breathing, muscle relaxation, or gentle exercise.

Harmless Dog

A dog that does not pose any threat or danger to people or other animals, often due to its gentle disposition, training, or behavior.