Define Systematic Desensitization and Provide an Example

question 5

Essay

Define systematic desensitization and provide an example.

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Definitions:

Buccinator

A muscle of the cheek that acts to compress the cheek against the teeth and is used in blowing and sucking motions.

Medial Excursion

Medial excursion is the movement of a body part toward the median plane of the body, often used to describe movements of the jaw or limbs.

Lateral Excursion

Refers to the side-to-side movement of the mandible, common in chewing actions.

Mandible

The lower jawbone in vertebrates, forming the lower part of the mouth structure.