Term ID: T5023

Systematic Desensitization

/systematic-desensitization/
Behavioral therapy technique that gradually exposes individuals to feared stimuli while maintaining relaxation.
Example: Treating spider phobia by progressively exposing clients to images, toy spiders, and eventually live spiders.

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Reference: Wolpe (1958)