Question

A highly effective way to reduce the fear associated with specific objects and eventually overcome a phobia is to: Group of answer choices punish an individual for reacting in fear when he or she comes in contact with the feared object or event. avoid any experiences associated with the feared object or event. present the feared object or event unexpectedly and randomly to scare the person. confront the fear by gradually increasing exposure to the feared object or event.

Answer 1

Answer: confront the fear by gradually increasing exposure to the feared object or event.

Explanation:

One of the best way to defeat fear is by facing it. When fear is not faced it cannot be conquered, the individual will keep haboring it as something dangerous and keep away from it, but when it's approached, there is the tendency of the phobia reducing. An example is someone who hates swimming of have a fear for water, the person can take gradual steps to overcoming that challenge, the only exeption would be if the individual reacts to the phobia physically