Kavita has an irrational fear of going to the unfamiliar places. She avoids going to enjoyable picnics and excursions due to this fear. She wants to pursue psychology for which she has to move to a metropolitan city. She is worried about her fear of new places. Finally after thinking over the present situation and her goal of pursuing psychology, she decides to take help of a psychologist who uses behavioristic approach to treat her.

Which of the following will be suitable therapeutic technique for Kavita to help her overcome the fear of unfamiliar places?

Transference Systematic desensitisation Logo therapy Bio-medical therapy

Systematic desensitisation

Systematic desensitisation is a technique introduced by Wolpe for treating phobias or irrational fears.