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Preferred term

desensitization toward violence

Definition

Most people naturally have aversive reactions to the sight of blood and gore. Some people (e.g., soldiers, surgeons) must overcome these reactions to perform their duties effectively. [Source: Encyclopedia of Children, Adolescents, and the Media; Violence, Desensitization Toward]

Broader concept

violence and aggression

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