desensitization technique (n)
desensitisation technique (n)
desensitization procedure (n)
desensitisation procedure (n)
systematic desensitization (n)
systematic desensitisation (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def a technique used in behavior therapy to treat phobias and other behavior problems involving anxiety
def client is exposed to the threatening situation under relaxed conditions until the anxiety reaction is extinguished
Outgoing links
Hypernym behavior therapy, behavior modification
Hyponym exposure therapy
Incoming links
Hyponym behavior therapy, behavior modification
Hypernym exposure therapy

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