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Fear Extinction Enhancement

Meaning

Fear Extinction Enhancement refers to the clinical and physiological process of strengthening the brain’s ability to suppress previously learned fear responses, often through targeted interventions. This enhancement facilitates the creation and consolidation of new, non-fearful memories associated with a once-threatening stimulus, improving the individual’s capacity for emotional processing and resilience. Optimizing this neural mechanism is critical in managing anxiety-related conditions and promoting psychological well-being.