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DESENSITISATION PROCEDURE Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the phrase desensitisation procedure. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase desensitisation procedure. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DESENSITISATION PROCEDURE

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acclimatization
nounn
noun

• adaptation to a new climate (a new temperature or altitude or environment)

adaptation
nounn
noun

• a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form

• the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)

• (physiology) the responsive adjustment of a sense organ (as the eye) to varying conditions (as of light)

anesthesia
nounn
noun

• loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness

desensitization
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the process of reducing sensitivity

habituation
nounn
noun

• being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)

• a general accommodation to unchanging environmental conditions

numbness
nounn
noun

• partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body; a symptom of nerve damage or dysfunction

• the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally

tolerance
nounn
noun

• the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions

• a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior

• the act of tolerating something

• willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others

• a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

desensitisation technique
nounn
noun

• 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

desensitization procedure
nounn
noun

• 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

desensitization technique
nounn
noun

• 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

systematic desensitisation
nounn
noun

• 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

systematic desensitization
adjectiveadj
noun

• 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

Best Hypernyms For DESENSITISATION PROCEDURE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for desensitisation procedure, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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behavior modificationbehavior therapy

Alternatives for ACCLIMATIZATION

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