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Pressure inoculation: the specific application of stress
Pressure inoculation: the specific application of stress inoculation techniques to prepare individuals for high-stakes interpersonal situations by practicing prepared responses under progressively increasing levels of simulated pressure
Why This Is a Definition
This defines 'pressure inoculation' by establishing it as a specific application of the broader stress inoculation framework, specifying its purpose (preparing for interpersonal pressure), and its operational mechanism (gradually increasing simulated pressure with prepared responses).