Systematic desensitization is based on the idea that ____
a. ?perceptions determine behaviors, rather than the other way around
b. ?one cannot be anxious and relaxed at the same time
c. ?controlling one’s emotions is the key to healthy behavior
d. ?the past is the best predictor of the future
ANSWER: b. ?one cannot be anxious and relaxed at the same time
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