Capafons et al Flashcards
What were the aims of the capafons et al study
Capafons (cap) Aim to assess the effectiveness of systematic desensitisation in the treatment of the fear of flying.
What was capafons et als procedure?
The participants were split into two groups the treatment group and the new treatment group. 41 adults with fear of flying took part in the treatment groups were matched for sex age and anxiety.
Each participant in the treatment condition had 12 to 15 one hour treatment sessions.
Each participant created their own desensitisation hierarchy.
They were exposed to the experience by using their own imagination, videos of flight situations and real situations. Participants were taught breathing techniques muscle relaxation and visualisation techniques.
How many participants were there in the capafons study?
41 adults with 24 females and 17 males. 
What was the group designs for capafons et als study?
Independent group design
How were the capafons et al groups allocated?
They were matched based on sex age and anxiety levels.
What were the findings of capafons et als study?
In the new treatment control group there were no significant differences in any of the measures of anxiety. However in the treatment group 90% of participants had a significant reduction in symptoms of anxiety
What was the conclusion of capafons et al study?
These results indicate that systematic desensitisation is a highly effective treatment for fear of flying with a success rate of 90%.
