Treatment approaches using repeated exposure to reduce unwanted responses like anxiety, phobias, or sensory sensitivities through natural adaptation processes.
Example: Gradual exposure to feared situations or sensory stimuli until the person no longer experiences distress or unwanted reactions through habituation.
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