McGrath Flashcards
what did McGrath look into ?
behavioural treatments for disorders
what specific behavioural treatment ?
systematic desensitisation
what is involved with systematic desensitisation ?
3 stages
what happens in the first stage of sd ?
individual given training in deep relaxation
what happens in the second stage of sd?
individual asked to imagine situations evoke anxiety
what happens in the third stage of sd?
individual asked to imagine anxiety provoking situation , then encourage to relax when imagining , then practising until this works
individual gradually becomes desensitised to the situation
what was the aim of the research ?
to treat a girl with specific noise phobias using systematic sensitisation
what was the method used ?
a case study with one little girl
what were the fears little lucy had ?
loud noises balloons party poppers guns cars backfiring fireworks
what was Lucy asked to construct ?
construct a hierarchy of feared noises included doors banging , cap guns , balloons and unexpected party poppers
what ethical precautions were taken ?
parent were asked to given consent for sessions
what was lucy taught?
breathing and imagery to relax , imagine herself at home on her bed with her toys
how was lucys fear measured ?
a fear thermometer 1-10
what was the significant finding between the first and fourth session?
lucy was reluctant to have a balloon popped at the end of the corridor as she cried and had to be taken away by then fourth session she was able to signal the balloon being popped 10 meters away
what did lucy do by the fifth session ?
held a deflated balloon
then a slightly inflated one
then allowed one to be popped in the consulting room
