Evaluating The Behavioural Approach To Treating Phobias

Question 1

Effectiveness of SD:

McGrath et al (1990)

Answer 1

he reported that about 75% of patients with phobias respond to SD with the success laying in the actual contact with the feared stimuli

Question 2

Not appropriate for all phobias:

Öhman et al (1975)

Answer 2

suggests that SD may not be effective for evolutionary survival fears such as fear of the dark/heights or dangerous animals

Question 3

Individual differences:

Answer 3

flooding can prove as a highly traumatic procedure for some patients which may cause them to quit therapy and thus reducing the effectiveness of the therapy