systematic desensitization
n 1: 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 [syn:
{desensitization technique}, {desensitisation technique},
{desensitization procedure}, {desensitisation procedure},
{systematic desensitization}, {systematic desensitisation}]