Dictionary entry
implosion therapy
一种治疗技术，涉及使用控制的内爆来治疗某些疾病。
A therapeutic technique that involves the use of controlled implosion to treat certain conditions.
- 1.
a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them
In use
The psychologist recommended implosion therapy to help the patient overcome her phobia.
During implosion therapy, the therapist guides the patient through intense but controlled anxiety-provoking scenarios.
Many therapists consider implosion therapy an effective method for treating certain anxiety disorders.
use implosion therapy for [condition]
The therapist decided to use implosion therapy for the patient's severe phobia.
治疗师决定对患者的严重恐惧症使用内爆疗法。
undergo implosion therapy
He underwent implosion therapy to treat his post-traumatic stress disorder.
他接受了内爆疗法来治疗创伤后应激障碍。
implosion therapy involves [technique]
Implosion therapy involves repeatedly exposing the patient to the feared stimulus in a controlled environment.
内爆疗法涉及在受控环境中反复让患者接触恐惧刺激。
Common mistakes
The doctor suggested explosion therapy for his phobia.The doctor suggested implosion therapy for his phobia.
学习者误用'explosion'代替'implosion'，两者拼写相似但意义相反。'implosion therapy'是固定术语，意为'内爆疗法'，而'explosion therapy'无此含义。
He underwent implosion treatment for anxiety.He underwent implosion therapy for anxiety.
学习者将'therapy'误用为'treatment'，但'implosion therapy'是专有名词，固定搭配为'therapy'而非'treatment'。
Connections
Confusing words
- exposure therapy
- 暴露疗法 · 暴露疗法包括逐渐或持续暴露，但内爆疗法特指快速、高强度暴露直至情绪淹没。
- flooding
- 洪水疗法 · 洪水疗法与内爆疗法相似，但内爆疗法强调在想象中引发强烈焦虑，而洪水疗法可能使用真实刺激。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
常用于医学和治疗领域。
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