reciprocal-inhibition therapy (Meaning)
reciprocal-inhibition therapy (n)
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
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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 r
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Reciprocal-inhibition therapy is a relaxation technique that involves replacing negative thoughts with positive ones.
The therapist teaches the client incompatible behaviors that are physiologically opposite to the anxiety response.
Reciprocal-inhibition therapy is based on the principle that only one response can occur at a time.
Relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and muscle relaxation, are used to counterbalance the anxiety response.
