Animal Behavior Modification

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verb to make less sensitive or responsive to something

  • Exposure therapy is often used to desensitize individuals to their fears.
  • Watching violent movies can desensitize people to real-life violence.
  • Playing video games for hours can desensitize you to the violence in them.
  • Constant exposure to negativity can desensitize a person's emotional responses.