Desensitization, Psychologic

A behavior therapy technique in which deep muscle relaxation is used to inhibit the effects of graded anxiety-evoking stimuli.

Year introduced: 1995

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Tree Number(s): F04.754.137.506

MeSH Unique ID: D003887

Entry Terms:

• Desensitization (Psychology)
• Desensitizations (Psychology)
• Psychologic Desensitization
• Desensitization, Psychological
• Psychological Desensitization

All MeSH Categories
Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavioral Disciplines and Activities
Psychotherapy
Behavior Therapy
Desensitization, Psychologic
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing
Implosive Therapy
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy