Reciprocal-inhibition Therapy (Noun)
Meaning
A method of behavior therapy based on the inhibition of one response by the occurrence of another response that is mutually incompatible with it; a relaxation response might be conditioned to a stimulus that previously evoked anxiety.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The therapist used reciprocal-inhibition therapy to help the patient manage anxiety by associating a relaxation response with a previously anxiety-evoking stimulus.
- Reciprocal-inhibition therapy was found to be an effective method in treating phobic behaviors by replacing the fear response with a relaxation response.
- The goal of reciprocal-inhibition therapy is to replace the anxiety response with a relaxation response, ultimately reducing anxiety in high-pressure situations.
- In the context of exposure therapy, reciprocal-inhibition therapy can be a useful tool in helping patients gradually become desensitized to anxiety-provoking stimuli.
- By incorporating reciprocal-inhibition therapy into their treatment plan, the patient was able to recondition their response to a previously anxiety-inducing situation, promoting relaxation and calm.