1. the removal, denial, or unavailability of something needed or desired. See cultural deprivation; maternal deprivation.

2. in conditioning, reduction of access to or intake of a reinforcer. —deprive vb.

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May 7th 2024

relaxation therapy

use of muscle-relaxation techniques to aid in the treatment of emotional tension. Also called therapeutic relaxation. See also differential relaxation; progressive relaxation.