P4- Criticisms Of Flooding Flashcards
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Q
Flooding has been criticised as highly…
A
Flooding has been criticised as highly traumatic. Some patients are actually unwilling to see through it because they are so traumatised. Time and money are sometimes wasted because patients are prepared for treatment but then refuse to continue due to trauma.
2
Q
However why has some studies shown flooding to be as effective as other treatments?
A
However, some studies have shown flooding to be as effective as other treatments and the fact that when it does work it does so quickly (sometimes in one session) is of course a strength as it makes the treatment cheaper.
