Prateeksha had an irrational fear of lizards and spiders. Her fear was so intense that she would not step into a room if she saw them on the wall even at a distance. Preteeksha's parents were concerned about her condition and wanted it to be treated. Which technique would best treat her phobia?

Systematic desensitisation

The correct answer is Option (3) → Systematic desensitisation

Prateeksha’s case is a specific phobia (irrational fear of lizards and spiders). The best treatment for phobias in behaviour therapy is systematic desensitisation, which involves gradual exposure to the feared object while practicing relaxation until the fear response is eliminated.