desensitization technique

• Técnica terapêutica usada para reduzir ou eliminar uma reação emocional a um estímulo, frequentemente aplicada em psicologia no tratamento de fobias, ansiedade ou trauma por meio da exposição gradual e controlada a um objeto ou situação temida.

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 dessensibilização

   • 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.