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desensitization procedure

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.32 in modern English

Syllables
de-sen-si-ti-za-tion pro-ce-dure
IPA
39
Scrabble Score
24
Letters
8
Syllables
13
Unique Chars

Meaning

n

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

desensitization technique desensitisation technique desensitisation procedure systematic desensitization systematic desensitisation

Questions

What does desensitization procedure mean?
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

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