systematic desensitisation

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	Definition:		[n]  a technique used in behavior therapy to treat phobias and other behavior problems involving anxiety; client is exposed to the threatening situation under relaxed conditions until the anxiety reaction is extinguished
	Synonyms:		desensitisation procedure, desensitisation technique, desensitization procedure, desensitization technique, systematic desensitization
	See Also:		behavior modification, behavior therapy