seeking out situation that is feared
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1. Denoting a state of actual preference, on the part of a phobic person, for the very situation of which he is afraid. ... 2. Opposed to the phobic impulse, as in counterphobic mastery of a feared action by repeated engagement in the action. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kown′ter-fō′bik Definitions: 1. Denoting a state of actual preference, on the part of a phobic person, for the very situation of which that person is afraid. 2. Opposed to the phobic impulse, as in counterphobic mastery of a feared action by repeated engagement in the action.
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seeking out a situation that one fears in an attempt to overcome the fear.
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