Reciprocal inhibition is done by:
The principle of reciprocal inhibition is used in the technique of systematic desensitization. If an anxiety provoking stimulus is provided, while a person is in a relaxed state, the anxiety gets inhibited This is used in phobias, OCD. Flooding- Maximum stimulus is given in first response. Exposure , Response Prevention -Similar to systematic desensitisation except there is no relaxation.
Systematic desensitization
Flooding
Exposure and response prevention
Psychoanalysis
Miscellaneous