Description of Cytoprotection. Cytoprotection: protection of a cell against harm or harmful agents by chemicals or biologicals. Cytoprotection: The process by which chemical compounds provide protection to cells against harmful agents.
Systematic Desensitization. Systematic desensitization is a type of behavioral therapy based on the principle of classical conditioning. It was developed by Wolpe during the 1950s. This therapy aims to remove the fear response of a phobia, and substitute a relaxation response to the conditional stimulus gradually using counter conditioning.
1 Systematic desensitization: This method of behavior therapy is specifically used for overcoming anxiety disorders including specific phobias. 2  First, patients are taught relaxation techniques to use during the course of treatment. 3  Then, they gradually work towards confronting the fear.