Definition of systematic desensitization Systematic desensitization
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What does systematic desensitization mean?
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| systematic desensitization - 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 | ||
| desensitization technique, desensitisation technique, desensitization procedure, desensitisation procedure, systematic desensitisation | ||
| behavior modification, behavior therapy psychotherapy that seeks to extinguish or inhibit abnormal or maladaptive behavior by reinforcing desired behavior and extinguishing undesired behavior | ||
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