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desensitization

/dee-sen-si-tuh-zey-shuhn/US // diˌsɛn sɪ təˈzeɪ ʃən //

脱敏,脱敏处理,脱敏症,脱敏反应

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the act or process of desensitizing.
    • : Physiology, Medicine/Medical. the elimination or reduction of natural or acquired reactivity or sensitivity to an external stimulus, as an allergen.
    • : Psychiatry. a behavior modification technique, used especially in treating phobias, in which panic or other undesirable emotional response to a given stimulus is reduced or extinguished, especially by repeated exposure to that stimulus.

Examples

  • We worked through that together, with a combination of traditional talk therapy and eye-motion desensitization and reprocessing.

  • Anxiety is offset by means of desensitization, assertiveness training, and sex therapy.

  • Dr. Cantwell decided to use a combination of desensitization and assertiveness training with Anne.

  • We have already briefly discussed them in Chapter 12 in connection with desensitization.

  • In a deep trance state, it is possible to use hypnotic desensitization techniques to help you overcome anxieties and fears.

  • As the basis for desensitization, deep relaxation is used to inhibit anxiety.