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Systematic desensitization   Listen
Systematic desensitization

noun
1.
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: desensitisation procedure, desensitisation technique, desensitization procedure, desensitization technique, systematic desensitisation.






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Words linked to "Systematic desensitization" :   behavior therapy, behavior modification, exposure therapy



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