Improving: SIT - Michenbaum

Question 1

Aim of Michenbaum

Answer 1

Compare SIT with systematic desensitisation and a control group on the waiting list

Question 2

Method of Michenbaum

Answer 2

Field experiment, students assess before and after treatment using self report and grade averages

Question 3

Participants of Michenbaum

Answer 3

21 students

17-25 years old

Question 4

Design of Michenbaum

Answer 4

Matched Pairs design with random allocation. Gender and anxiety levels matched

Question 5

Procedure of Michenbaum

Answer 5

• Tested using anxiety questionnaire then allocated to a group
  SIT group:
• 8 therapy sessions
• Insight approach to identify thoughts prior the test
• Given positive statements and relaxation techniques to use
  Systematic Desensitisation
• 8 therapy sessions
• Positive relaxation training to use at home
  Control Group
• Told on waiting list

Question 6

Results of Michenbaum

Answer 6

• Highest test improvements for SIT group, significant difference between control group and other two
• Anxiety levels improved most in SIT group. Significant difference between control group and other two

Question 7

Conclusions of Michenbaum

Answer 7

• SIT is most effective at reducing anxiety levels of students who are anxiety prone to test situations
• More effective that behavioural techniques as it adds a cognitive component