desensitisation procedure
desensitisation procedure

desensitisation technique


Definition: Meaning of, desensitisation technique in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / dɪˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n tɛkˈniːk /

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British English ; desensitization technique North American English
  1. a technique used in behaviour therapy to treat phobias and other behaviour problems involving anxiety; client is exposed to the threatening situation under relaxed conditions until the anxiety reaction is extinguished
    SYNONYM
    desensitization technique, desensitization procedure, desensitisation procedure, systematic desensitization, systematic desensitisation
    ANTONYM
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