A shy, introverted woman is now terrified because public speaking will be required in her new job. She decides to work her way up by first initiating a conversation with a friend, then asking a few coworkers some questions, then voicing her opinion in a group, and finally giving a speech to a larger audience. What technique is she using?

a. performance visualization
b. systematic desensitization
c. self-affirmation
d. enlarged conversation

Answer: b

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