systematic desensitization (sisˈ·t
·maˑ·tik dēˈ·senˈ·si·ti·zāˑ·shn),
systematic desensitization
·maˑ·tik dēˈ·senˈ·si·ti·zāˑ·shn),n 1., the gradual eradication of a patient's phobias, which sometimes involves the introduction of coping mechanisms and can be accelerated with the use of hypnosis.
2., stimulation of the immune system and reduction in allergic response through exposure to steadily increasing doses of substance to which the patient is allergic.
2., stimulation of the immune system and reduction in allergic response through exposure to steadily increasing doses of substance to which the patient is allergic.
systematic desensitization
Desensitization, exposure therapy Psychology A type of behavioral intervention for managing anxiety, phobic disorders and anticipatory side effects–eg, nausea associated with chemotherapy. See Anticipatory
side effects, Aversion therapy, Behavioral therapy, Encounter group therapy, Flooding, Imaging aversion therapy, Relaxing imagery. Cf Attentional distraction, Reciprocal inhibition, Relaxation training.
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