Evaluation: The Behavioural approach to treating phobias

Question 1

State the 1st evaluation point of behavioural approach to treating phobias

Answer 1

• Ohman et al
• Suggest SD = not effective in treating phobias that have an underlying evolutionary survival component
  e. g heights, dark, dangerous animals

Question 2

State the 2nd evaluation point of behavioural approach to treating phobias

Answer 2

Individual differences

• Flooding = not for every patient
• Very traumatic
• Patient may quit mid procedure
• Reduces effect of therapy

Question 3

State the 3rd evaluation point of behavioural approach to treating phobias

Answer 3

Klein et al
Relaxation may not be necessary
- Suggested exposure is important
- Compared SD & Psychotherapy for patients with specific phobias
- No difference in effectiveness
Suggests cognitive factors are more important than behavioural approach