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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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The police are called to investigate a domestic disturbance. The neighbors report hearing a man shouting "I'm gonna kill you" for the past 30 minutes followed by occasional screaming. The house was only recently occupied by its new owner, a middle-aged lawyer. The police were greeted at the door by a man holding a broomstick. When asked what the disturbance was about, he admitted to being extremely afraid of spiders and had come across one as he was unpacking. What would be the single best course of treatment for this patient?
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Cognitive behavioral therapy