What is the function of systematic desensitization?

Aa patient fights anxiety and other troublesome reactions to a stimulus through relaxation techniques
Ba patient is taught to feel negatively toward a particular stimulus that s/he was originally attracted to
Ca patient observes other people who are coping with anxiety-inducing situations
Da patient replaces a particular response to a stimulus with an alternative response

Verified Answer :

The best answer is A. The function of systematic desensitization is to allow a patient  to fight anxiety and other troublesome reactions to a stimulus through relaxation techniques. Systematic desensitization is a behavior therapy in psychology used to treat fear, phobias and anxiety disorders.