Exposure to Uncomfortable Sensations
1995. Run around the block before entering a party. 40
6. Hyperventilate just before calling someone on the telephone. 35
My Symptom Exposure Hierarchy for Practices in Social Situations
Exercise Fear Rating  
(0–100)
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Step 3: Practicing Symptom Exposure in  
Nonsocial Situations
If you are not fearful of practicing the symptom exposure exercises in nonsocial 
situations, it is not necessary to spend a lot of time on step 3. However, if there are 
exercises that you intend to practice in social situations (step 4), we recommend that