👉 "Antisensitizing" is a term used in psychology and psychiatry that refers to an individual's response to exposure to negative or threatening stimuli, which can lead to avoidance behaviors. Antisensitizing individuals are less likely to engage in aggressive behavior towards others, may be more sensitive to the presence of positive reinforcement, and are more prone to developing protective behaviors against perceived threats. In psychology, this term is often used to describe a person's tendency to avoid or resist engaging with situations
