desensitization technique

• Técnica terapéutica utilizada para reducir o eliminar la respuesta emocional ante un estímulo, empleada frecuentemente en psicología para tratar fobias, ansiedad o trauma mediante la exposición gradual y controlada a la situación u objeto temido.

A therapeutic method used to reduce or eliminate an emotional response to a stimulus, often applied in psychology to treat phobias, anxiety, or trauma by gradually exposing a person to the feared object or situation in a controlled way.

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   A psychological treatment method used to reduce a person's emotional response to a stimulus, often used for phobias or anxiety disorders.

   técnica de desensibilización

   • The therapist used a desensitization technique to help him overcome his fear of flying.
   • Systematic desensitization is a common technique for treating phobias.
   • She practiced a desensitization technique to reduce her anxiety about public speaking.