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Explain in detail the application of impulsive therapy.

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Impulsive therapy is a type of psychological treatment used to help people overcome their fears and anxieties. In this method, the person does not face the actual object or situation that they are afraid of. Instead, they are asked to imagine the scariest and most intense version of that situation in their mind. For example, if someone is afraid of dogs, they might be asked to imagine being in a room full of barking, angry dogs.

During the session, the therapist guides the person to stay with the imagined scene and not avoid or escape from it. The goal is to let the fear come up fully and then slowly reduce it on its own. With repeated practice, the brain starts to understand that the feared situation is not truly dangerous, and the fear starts to go away.

This therapy is often used for phobias, anxiety, and past trauma. It works well for people who can clearly picture things in their minds. However, it can be emotionally intense, so the therapist must be careful and supportive throughout the process.

In simple words, impulsive therapy helps you deal with your fear by imagining it fully until your mind gets used to it and the fear reduces.

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Girishbala Mohanty Psychology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 5 Psychological Disorders and Psychotherapy
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