Psychopathology: Behavioural approach to treating phobias Flashcards

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What is the aim of behavioural approach?

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To replace fear with an association to relaxation/calmness.

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What are the two ways of treating phobias?

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Systematic Desensitisation + Flooding

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What is the aim of SD?

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To extinguish an undesirable behaviour by replacing it with a more desirable one. Counterbalancing.

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What is the 1st stage of SD?

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Phobia is broken down into anxiety hierarchy.

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2nd stage of SD?

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Involves the therapist teaching relaxation techniques, such as breathing exercises.

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3rd stage of SD?

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Gradual exposure.

-Leads to the extinction of fear association and a new association with relaxation.

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What study supports SD?

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McGraph (1990) : Curing a girls phobia of loud noises.

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What is flooding?

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Attempt to counter condition the phobia by immediate + full exposure to the maximum level.

  • Will cause temporary panic.
  • Prevention of avoidance, until fear is extinguished.
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What study supports flooding?

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Joseph Wolpe (1970)

  • Took a girl scared of cars and drove her for 4 hours.
  • Eventually realised there was no danger.
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Compare SD and Flooding?

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  • SD is often thought to be more successful as the client is in control of their progress.
  • SD has a higher completion rate, possibly due to focus on relaxation and resting.
  • Flooding isn’t appropriate for older people, heart conditions and children due to ethics.
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Flooding positives?

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  • Cost effective: compared to cognitive therapies its highly effective and quicker.
  • Studies support.
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Negatives of flooding?

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  • Less effective: not useful for social phobias.

- Ethics: Psychological harm.

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