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English noun: systematic desensitization

1. systematic desensitization (act) 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


Synonymsdesensitisation procedure, desensitisation technique, desensitization procedure, desensitization technique, systematic desensitisation


Broader (hypernym)behavior modification, behavior therapy


Narrower (hyponym)exposure therapy









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