Michenbaum

Question 1

Method

Answer 1

A field experiment where students were assessed before and after treatment using self report and grade averages.

Question 2

Participants?

Answer 2

21 students aged from 17-25 who responded.

Question 3

Design?

Answer 3

Matched pairs design with random allocation to either the SIT therapy group l, the waiting list control group or the standard systematic desensitisation group.
Matches groups on gender and anxiety levels.

Question 4

Procedure?

Answer 4

Each pp was tested using a test anxiety questionnaire and allocated to their group.
SIT GROUP= 8 therapy sessions. Insight approach, helped them identify their thoughts and given some relaxation techniques and positive statements.
Systematic desens= 8 sessions. Progressive relaxation training. Encouraged to carry on at home.

Question 5

Results?

Answer 5

Performance in tests improved in the SIT group compared to the other two groups. The significant difference was between the two therapy groups and the control group.
Pps in the SIT group showed more reported improvements in their anxiety levels, although both therapy groups showed overall improvement compared to the control group.

Question 6

Conclusions?

Answer 6

SIT Is a more effective way of reducing anxiety in students who are anxiety prone in test situations. It is more effective than behavioural techniques such as systematic desensitisation as it adds a cognitive component to the therapy.

Question 7

Aim

Answer 7

To compare SIT with standard behavioural systematic desensitisation and a control group on a waiting list.