Phobias: Systematic Desensitisation

Question 1

Which learning theory is systematic desensitisation based on?

Answer 1

Classical conditioning

Question 2

How is the this theory used to treat phobias?

Answer 2

Replacing the fear through associating the phobia with relaxation?

Question 3

Why does using relaxation to replace fear work?

Answer 3

Because they are two opposing emotions which cannot be felt at the same time - reciprocal inhibition

Question 4

What is stage 1 of systematic desensitisation?

Answer 4

Functional analysis

Question 5

Describe stage 1 of systemic desensitisation

Answer 5

Triggers of the phobia are established with the therapist through learning specific things about the phobia

Question 6

What is stage 2 of systematic desensitisation

Answer 6

Hierarchy

Question 7

Describe stage 2 of systematic desensitisation

Answer 7

The hierarchy determines the least frightening situation (putting it at the bottom) and the most (putting it at the top)

Question 8

What is stage 3 of systematic desensitisation

Answer 8

Relaxation

Question 9

Describe stage 3 of systematic desensitisation

Answer 9

The patient is trained in relaxation methods ready to pair them with the phobia, such ad meditation

Question 10

What is stage 4 of systematic desensitisation

Answer 10

Exposure