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systematic desensitization  

Definition

  • A process by which an individual's incompatible behavior is conditioned to inhibit neurotic anxiety through a system of progressive muscle relaxation paired with a graded exposure to anxiety-eliciting cues. LeBow, M. (1972). [Source: The Dictionary of Family Psychology and Family Therapy; systematic desensitization]

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