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DESENSITISATION TECHNIQUE

\diːsˌɛnsɪta͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən tɛknˈiːk], \diːsˌɛnsɪta‍ɪzˈe‍ɪʃən tɛknˈiːk], \d_iː_s_ˌɛ_n_s_ɪ_t_aɪ_z_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n t_ɛ_k_n_ˈiː_k]\

Definitions of DESENSITISATION TECHNIQUE

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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

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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