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Explosive disorder

Explosive disorder refers to the failure of resisting aggressive impulses resulting in destruction of property or other violent acts.

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Explosives Detection Canines

Explosives Detection Canines refer to dogs that can detect explosive residues by scent

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Expository discourse

Expository discourse refers to a type of discourse in which the writer's goal is to convey information about the subject matter.

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Exposure

Deutsch: Exposition / Español: Exposición / Português: Exposição / Français: Exposition / Italiano: Esposizione /

exposure refers to a behavior therapy technique for treating anxiety disorders that exposes the subject to the source of his or her fear while providing appropriate and effective ways of coping with the fear (other than through escape and avoidance ).

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Exposure and response prevention

Exposure and response prevention refers to the form of behavior therapy in which clients intentionally approach situations (places, specific animals or insects, body sensations, or thoughts, for example) that make them feel fearful (the cockroaches) without leaving the situation or engaging in any avoidance behaviors.

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Exposure and Ritual Prevention (EX/RP)

- Exposure and Ritual Prevention (EX/RP) : Exposure and Ritual Prevention (EX/RP) refers to a treatment method used primarily with Obsessive-compulsive disorders in which patients are exposed to the feared stimulus for an hour or more at a time. They are then asked to refrain from participating in rituals such as continually checking the door to see if they have closed it.

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Exposure plus response prevention

- Exposure plus response prevention : Exposure plus response prevention refers to a behavioral technique usually used for the treatment of Obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD). In this technique, the patient is exposed to the situation that spurs his or her obsession (example, touching a doorknob) and is prevented from engaging in the compulsive behavior that relieves the obsession (example, repeated hand washing). Ultimately, the patient will habituate to his or her obsession, and the compulsive behavior will be extinguished.

Exposure Therapy

Exposure therapy a type of treatment that includes gradually bringing patients into contact with a feared object or situation; patients learn that the object or situation can be faced and that avoidance is unnecessary.

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