desensitization
/dee-sen-si-tuh-zey-shuhn/US // diˌsɛn sɪ təˈzeɪ ʃən //
脱敏,脱敏处理,脱敏症,脱敏反应
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : the act or process of desensitizing.
- : Physiology, Medicine/Medical. the elimination or reduction of natural or acquired reactivity or sensitivity to an external stimulus, as an allergen.
- : Psychiatry. a behavior modification technique, used especially in treating phobias, in which panic or other undesirable emotional response to a given stimulus is reduced or extinguished, especially by repeated exposure to that stimulus.
Examples
We worked through that together, with a combination of traditional talk therapy and eye-motion desensitization and reprocessing.
Anxiety is offset by means of desensitization, assertiveness training, and sex therapy.
Dr. Cantwell decided to use a combination of desensitization and assertiveness training with Anne.
We have already briefly discussed them in Chapter 12 in connection with desensitization.
In a deep trance state, it is possible to use hypnotic desensitization techniques to help you overcome anxieties and fears.
As the basis for desensitization, deep relaxation is used to inhibit anxiety.
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