Behavioural Approach Treating Phobia Systematic Desensitation

Question 1

What’s the aim of systematic desensitisation

Answer 1

Use classical conditioning to unlearn a maladaptive b response to a phobic stimulus

Question 2

Relaxation: Rihanna

Answer 2

Patient is taught how to relax using muscle relaxation

Question 3

Hierarchy of anxiety

Answer 3

-Make graded scale= stimuli that scares least to most
-e.g scared of wasp a pic of wasp low nd being put in a room with wasp highest

Question 4

Gradual exposure

Answer 4

-client gradually exposed to least feared situation
-may feel anxious but encouraged to put relaxation tech into practice
-known= reciprocal inhibition- two incompatible states of mind cannot co-exist at the same time e.g anxiety and relaxation

Question 5

Complete treatment

Answer 5

Completed treatment when they are desensitised nd are able to move trough the hierarchy without anxiety

Question 6

AO3 strength systematic desensitisation

Answer 6

P-high control over own therapy
E-create own hierarchy of anxiety with therapist, gradually exposed to feared stimuli nd move only when fully relaxed
E-unlike flooding= quite traumatic for patient as immediately exposed to feared stimuli= cause high anxiety levels
L-appropriate treatment patient often opt for this therapy and are less likely to drop out

Question 7

AO3 limitation systemic desensitisation

Answer 7

P-despite being effective may not be appropriate For all patients requires motivation nd commitment from patients.
E-patient attend sess over a period of time nd be exposed to anxiety provoking situation= stop therapy
E-unlike drug therapy requires little motivation and commitment as only take tablet reduce anxiety dosent require will power
L-limiting