Chapman And Delapp Flashcards

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What is the aim of the study?

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To increase insight into ‘active mechanisms of change’ during sessions of Immanuelized applied tension and cognitive behavioral therapy (CUBI)

Focused on an adult male with specific phobia

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What type of study design was used?

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Case study collecting both quantitative and qualitative data

Utilized self-reports and diagnostic interviews

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Who was the subject of the case study?

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A 42-year-old Hispanic male called Mr. T

Had a long history of medical issues and specific phobia

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What medical condition did Mr. T have?

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A tear of medical stations and specific phobia related to medical procedures

Experienced anxiety related to blood tests

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What were Mr. T’s physical symptoms of anxiety?

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Racing heart, hot flashes, cold chills, dizziness, unsteadiness, fainting

Symptoms perceived as dangerous

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What emotional responses did Mr. T experience?

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Guilt and shame

Resulting from his inability to attend regular medical appointments

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What assessment tools were used in the study?

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Self-report questionnaires and a diagnostic interview

Confirmed his specific phobia

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What was the reported level of anxiety in Mr. T’s assessment?

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Low anxiety

Assessed over a 12-month period

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Fill in the blank: The study aimed to understand _______ during sessions of Immanuelized applied tension.

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active mechanisms of change

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True or False: Mr. T had a child with autism spectrum disorder.

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True

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What does the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) assess?

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21 items rated from 0-3 for anxiety levels

The BAI is a commonly used self-report questionnaire for measuring anxiety.

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How many items are in the Fear Survey Schedule II (FSS-II) and what does it measure?

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Assesses fear towards 51 objects/situations; items rated on a 7-point scale

The FSS-II evaluates various fears to understand anxiety disorders.

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What sensations does the Blood-Injection Symptom Scale (BISS) assess?

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17 items assessing sensations experienced during situations involving blood or injections

The BISS is used to evaluate specific fears related to blood and injections.

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What was T’s baseline score on the Beck Anxiety Inventory?

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41 (severe anxiety)

This score indicates a high level of anxiety at the start of assessment.

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What was T’s score on the Beck Anxiety Inventory at the 12-month follow-up?

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7 (low anxiety)

This indicates significant improvement in T’s anxiety levels.

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What fear scores did T report at baseline for blood and death-related fears?

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6 (‘terror’) for blood and 5 (‘very much fear’) for death-related fears

These scores reflect extreme fear responses in these areas.

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What was T’s reported fear level for the items at the 12-month follow-up?

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None of the items was scored as ‘very much fear’ or ‘terror’

This indicates a complete reduction in fear responses over time.

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How many items did T answer ‘Yes’ to on the BISS at baseline?

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All 17 items

This suggests T experienced intense sensations related to blood or injections.

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At the 12-month follow-up, how many sensations did T experience when exposed to medical-related stimuli?

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4/17 sensations

The sensations included feeling anxious, heart pounding, feeling nauseous, and sweating.

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What type of therapy did T complete and how many sessions?

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Nine sessions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is an evidence-based treatment for anxiety and phobias.

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What manual did T use during his therapy sessions?

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Mastering Your Fears and Phobias (MYFP) manual

This manual provides structured guidance for treating specific phobias.

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What homework tasks did T complete between CBT sessions?

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Reading assignments, practising applied tension, completing graduated exposure tasks

These tasks are designed to reinforce learning and desensitize fear responses.

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What is the Phobic Encounter Record (PER) used for?

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To rate anxiety from 0 to 100 and list thoughts, feelings, and behaviours during exposure

The PER helps track progress and identify patterns in anxiety responses.

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Fill in the blank: T completed _______ sessions of CBT.
nine ## Footnote This reflects T's commitment to the therapeutic process.
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What does the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) assess?
21 items rated from 0-3 for anxiety levels ## Footnote The BAI is a commonly used self-report questionnaire for measuring anxiety.
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How many items are in the Fear Survey Schedule II (FSS-II) and what does it measure?
Assesses fear towards 51 objects/situations; items rated on a 7-point scale ## Footnote The FSS-II evaluates various fears to understand anxiety disorders.
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What sensations does the Blood-Injection Symptom Scale (BISS) assess?
17 items assessing sensations experienced during situations involving blood or injections ## Footnote The BISS is used to evaluate specific fears related to blood and injections.
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What was T's baseline score on the Beck Anxiety Inventory?
41 (severe anxiety) ## Footnote This score indicates a high level of anxiety at the start of assessment.
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What was T's score on the Beck Anxiety Inventory at the 12-month follow-up?
7 (low anxiety) ## Footnote This indicates significant improvement in T's anxiety levels.
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What fear scores did T report at baseline for blood and death-related fears?
6 ('terror') for blood and 5 ('very much fear') for death-related fears ## Footnote These scores reflect extreme fear responses in these areas.
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What was T's reported fear level for the items at the 12-month follow-up?
None of the items was scored as 'very much fear' or 'terror' ## Footnote This indicates a complete reduction in fear responses over time.
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How many items did T answer 'Yes' to on the BISS at baseline?
All 17 items ## Footnote This suggests T experienced intense sensations related to blood or injections.
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At the 12-month follow-up, how many sensations did T experience when exposed to medical-related stimuli?
4/17 sensations ## Footnote The sensations included feeling anxious, heart pounding, feeling nauseous, and sweating.
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What type of therapy did T complete and how many sessions?
Nine sessions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) ## Footnote CBT is an evidence-based treatment for anxiety and phobias.
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What manual did T use during his therapy sessions?
Mastering Your Fears and Phobias (MYFP) manual ## Footnote This manual provides structured guidance for treating specific phobias.
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What homework tasks did T complete between CBT sessions?
Reading assignments, practising applied tension, completing graduated exposure tasks ## Footnote These tasks are designed to reinforce learning and desensitize fear responses.
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What is the Phobic Encounter Record (PER) used for?
To rate anxiety from 0 to 100 and list thoughts, feelings, and behaviours during exposure ## Footnote The PER helps track progress and identify patterns in anxiety responses.
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Fill in the blank: T completed _______ sessions of CBT.
nine ## Footnote This reflects T's commitment to the therapeutic process.
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What is the focus of the psychoeducation session described?
Phobias, vasovagal syncope, self-monitoring, cognitive restructuring, thinking errors, graduated exposure
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What is the purpose of the fear hierarchy created for T?
To prioritize objects and situations for treatment from greatest to lowest priority
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How did T feel during his visit to the hairdressers earlier in the week?
Panicky, but remained in the situation and reflected on his thoughts until he felt calm
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What scale did the therapist use to monitor T's anxiety?
Subjective Units of Discomfort Scale (SUDS)
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What items did T buy to prepare for phobic encounters?
Blood pressure cuff and heart rate monitor
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What was the highest rating on the fear hierarchy?
Doctors/hospital
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What technique did the therapist explain to T to reduce the risk of fainting?
Applied tension (AT)
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What was T's SUDS rating after watching YouTube videos of blood tests?
Increased from 30 to 35 and then dropped to 20
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How did T describe his experience after item 1 on the fear hierarchy?
'Immense success'; SUDS was 40 and he said, 'it was fine'
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Fill in the blank: T created a _______ to rate his level of distress.
ten-item fear hierarchy
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True or False: T reported experiencing phobic encounters during the session.
False
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What did T experience while watching the first video related to blood tests?
Slight nausea but not a big deal
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What was T's SUDS score before the blood sugar test?
45 ## Footnote SUDS stands for Subjective Units of Distress Scale, which measures the level of distress.
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What was T's SUDS score after pricking his finger for blood sugar testing?
20 ## Footnote This indicates a decrease in distress after the test.
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How many times did T prick his finger during the blood sugar testing?
Three times ## Footnote He used applied tension (AT) for the first two tests but managed the third without it.
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What was the SUDS score when T observed people giving blood at the blood bank?
65 before the procedure ## Footnote This score decreased to 30 within ten minutes after observation.
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What was T's SUDS score after watching a second person give blood?
0 ## Footnote This indicates that he felt no distress after the observation.
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What did T agree to do after observing blood donation?
Go for his own blood test ## Footnote He stated he would make an appointment for it.
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What was T's SUDS score when he took his blood pressure for the first time?
55 ## Footnote This score dropped to 20 after he took it again.
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What did T express about his blood pressure test after it was completed?
It went well; he only used AT at the start ## Footnote His SUDS peaked at 25 in a second test on his other arm.
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What is the first step in the Applied Tension Procedure?
Find a comfortable chair ## Footnote This is the starting point for the procedure.
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What should you do with your muscles during the Applied Tension Procedure?
Tense the muscles of your arms, torso, and legs ## Footnote This tension should be held for 10 to 15 seconds.
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How long should you release the tension in the Applied Tension Procedure?
20 to 30 seconds ## Footnote This is part of the repeated cycle in the procedure.
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How many times should the tension and release be repeated in the Applied Tension Procedure?
Five times ## Footnote This repetition helps in managing anxiety.
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How did T feel after his final blood pressure check at the pharmacy?
He described his SUDS as rather low ## Footnote T stated he had 'never felt better in my life' and did not need further treatment.
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What did T do four months after his treatment?
Thanked the therapist and booked several doctor's appointments ## Footnote This indicates he continued to manage his health positively.
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What type of questionnaires did T complete twelve months post-treatment?
Follow-up questionnaires ## Footnote These were to allow comparisons between his baseline and follow-up scores.