Behavioural Treatments for Phobias - Vocabulary

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Acquisition

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The process of gaining or acquiring something.

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Exhibit

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To show or display a behaviour or quality.

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Gradual

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Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.

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Hierarchy

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A system of ranking or organizing things according to levels of importance.

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Induce

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To bring about or cause something to happen.

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Maintain

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To keep something in a particular state or condition.

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Presence

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The state of being present or in a particular place.

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Response

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A reaction to a stimulus or situation.

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Stimulus

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Something that provokes or triggers a reaction or response.

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Technique

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A method or way of doing something, especially a specialized skill.