David Suffers from "Coulrophobia," or a Pathological Fear of Clowns

Multiple Choice

David suffers from "coulrophobia," or a pathological fear of clowns. Rather than search for the deep-seated anxiety or childhood conflict that triggered this fear, David's therapist opts to desensitize David and allow him to be relaxed and calm in the presence of clowns, and perhaps even attend a circus. David's therapist is using a __________ approach.

A) psychodynamic
B) behavioral
C) Gestaltist
D) interpersonal