Stress Incoulation Therapy Evaluation

Question 1

What is some real-world supporting application of SIT and what is the research support?

Answer 1

SIT is effective in reducing exam-related stress
- Sheehy and Horan (2004)

Question 2

What was the procedure and findings of Sheehy and Horan?

Answer 2

. Examined effects of SIT on anxiety, stress and academic performance of first year law students
. 4 weekly sessions all lasting 90 mins. All participants displayed lower levels of anxiety and stress over time
. Many did better academically than expected