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exposure therapy

/ɪkˈspəʊʒə ˈθerəpi/

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/ɪkˈspəʊʒə ˈθerəpi/C1formalmedical
  • ruПсихологическая техника лечения, при которой человека постепенно и многократно подвергают воздействию пугающего объекта, ситуации или воспоминания в контролируемой и безопасной среде с целью снижения тревоги и избегающего поведения со временем.

A psychological treatment technique where a person is gradually and repeatedly exposed to a feared object, situation, or memory in a controlled and safe environment, with the goal of reducing anxiety and avoidance behaviors over time.

  1. Psychological treatment techniqueC1formal

    A therapeutic method used to help people confront and reduce fear or anxiety by gradually exposing them to the feared object, situation, or memory in a controlled and safe environment.

    ruЭкспозиционная терапия

    • Exposure therapy is often used to treat phobias like fear of heights.
    • The therapist guided her through exposure therapy for social anxiety.
    • Many patients find exposure therapy effective for managing PTSD symptoms.