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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > behavioral control > behavioral therapy > exposure therapy > reinforced practice
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... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > clinical psychology > psychotherapy > cognitive behavioral therapy > behavioral therapy > exposure therapy > reinforced practice
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reinforced practice  

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  • Reinforced practice is one of several different types of “exposure” procedures that are used in the treatment of fears and phobias. Reinforced practice involves rewarding an individual for remaining in the presence of a feared stimulus for progressively longer periods of time.

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