desensitization_procedure | ||
1. | [ noun ] (medicine,psychology) a technique used in behavior therapy to treat phobias and other behavior problems involving anxiety; client is exposed to the threatening situation under relaxed conditions until the anxiety reaction is extinguished | |
Synonyms: | systematic_desinsitization desensitisation_procedure desensitisation_technique systematic_desensitisation systematic_desensitization desensitization_technique | |
Related terms: | behavior_therapy exposure_therapy | |
Similar spelling: |
desensitisation_procedure desensitization_technique desensitisation_technique |