Desensitization (Noun)
Meaning
The process of reducing sensitivity; "the patient was desensitized to the allergen".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The therapist used a gradual desensitization technique to help the patient overcome her fear of spiders.
- The doctor prescribed a course of allergy shots to achieve desensitization to the specific allergen causing the patient's symptoms.
- Through repeated exposure to the stimulus, the subject underwent desensitization and no longer responded with anxiety.
- The desensitization process involved gradually increasing the intensity of the noise to help the patient become less reactive.
- The goal of the treatment was desensitization to the traumatic event, allowing the patient to recall the memory without experiencing overwhelming emotions.