Freeman et al (2003)- aim, hyp, main theories Flashcards
Can virtual reality be used to investigate (or diagnose) persecutory ideation?
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What is one aim of Freeman et al (2003) study?
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- To investigate whether ppts without a history of mental illness.
- Experience persecutory thoughts in virtual reality.
2
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What is another aim of Freeman et al (2003) study?
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To investigate whether
* Cognitive or emotional factors can predict
* the likelihood of experiencing persecutory ideation in VR.
3
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When was Freeman et al’s study published?
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2003
4
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What was the hypothesis of the study?
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- Only a few ppts would experience persecutory ideation.
(especially those with high levels of emotional distress + paranoia.