Systematic Desensitisation Flashcards
1
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What is systematic desensitisation
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Reduces unwanted response to a stimulus
2
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Counterconditioning
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Learning of a new response
3
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Reciprocal inhibition
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Impossible to be afraid and relaxed at the same time-
One emotion prevents the other
4
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Procedure
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Anxiety hierarchy
Relaxation
Exposure
5
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Anxiety hierarchy
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Constructed by patient and therapist
Least to most frightening parts of facing phobia
6
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Relaxation
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Patient is trained relaxation techniques
Relax quickly and deeply
7
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Exposure
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Patient is exposed to phobia and practices relaxation technique
8
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Strength
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Simple process makes it more diverse for patients
Less traumatic
9
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Weakness
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Only works for specific phobias
Time consuming and requires a lot of commitment
