systematic desensitization

Noun systematic desensitization has 1 sense

• systematic desensitization(n = noun.act) desensitisation procedure, desensitisation technique, desensitization procedure, desensitization technique, systematic desensitisation - a technique used in behavior therapy to treat phobias and other behavior problems involving anxiety; client is exposed to the threatening situation under relaxed conditions until the anxiety reaction is extinguished;
is a kind of behavior modification, behavior therapy
has particulars: exposure therapy