desensitization technique

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

systematic desensitization desensitisation procedure desensitisation technique desensitization procedure systematic desensitisation

Hypernyms

behavior therapy behavior modification

Hyponyms

exposure therapy

Close letter words and terms

desensitizable desensitization desensitization procedure desensitize desensitizer desensitizing