An exposure therapy technique involving immediate, prolonged contact with highly feared stimuli until anxiety naturally decreases through habituation, contrasting with gradual exposure approaches.
Example: Treating severe dog phobia by spending several hours in a room with friendly dogs, allowing anxiety to peak and then naturally subside without escape or avoidance.
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