Which therapy approach is commonly used in PTSD and involves repeated reliving or exposure to trauma memory in a therapeutic context?
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Correct answer: Prolonged exposure therapy
Prolonged Exposure Therapy is an evidence-based PTSD treatment involving imaginal and in vivo exposures to trauma reminders, aimed at reducing fear response.
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