counterphobic

counterphobic
1. Denoting a state of actual preference, on the part of a phobic person, for the very situation of which that person is afraid. 2. Opposed to the phobic impulse, as in c. mastery of a feared action by repeated engagement in the action.

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coun·ter·pho·bic -.fō-bik adj relating to or characterized by a preference for or the seeking out of a situation that is feared <\counterphobic reaction patterns>

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