Term ID: T4781

Response Prevention

/response-prevention/
Therapeutic technique that blocks performance of compulsive or problematic behaviors to reduce their frequency.
Example: Preventing individuals with OCD from engaging in checking or washing compulsions to reduce anxiety and break behavioral cycles.

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Reference: Foa & Kozak (1986)