What does desensitization mean?
The process of reducing or eliminating a reaction to a stimulus that would normally cause a response, often used in the context of therapy or treatment. The process of making someone less sensitive to a particular stimulus or situation.
Example
"The therapist used desensitization techniques to help the patient overcome their fear of spiders."
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