Chapter 9 - Treating Phobias Flashcards

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Explain flooding on someone who’s scared of water

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Throw them in until they aren’t scared. Until their anxiety peaks and they become more relaxed

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2 methods of treating phobias

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Flooding

Systematic desensitisation

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Explain systematic desensitisation of someone who’s scared of flying

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Look at holidays
Book the flight
Pack luggage
Check in
Get on plane
Get on virtual flight and take off
Get on virtual flight and land
Get on virtual flight and experience turbulence 
Get on real plane and fly
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