What is the purpose of employing an anxiety hierarchy during systematic desensitization?

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Applying the treatment techniques to everyday environmentsImmediately facing the source of fear head-onIncorporating virtual reality to address phobiasProgressively exposing the individual to the feared stimulusNo application

Explanation

The anxiety hierarchy in systematic desensitization is designed to allow a person to be exposed gradually to their fear, starting from the least anxiety-provoking scenario and moving step-by-step towards the most challenging. This gradual exposure helps reduce fear responses over time, making option D the correct choice.