Treating Phobias

Question 1

Systematic Desensitisation

Answer 1

Gradually reduces phobia

Through CC

1) Anxiety hierarchy- least to most scary

2) Relaxation techniques- e.g. breathing

3) Gradual exposure - can be IRL or imagined

Question 2

Flooding

Answer 2

Extreme.

Most frightening immediately

Avoids negative reinforcement

Extinction

Question 3

AO3- SYST D

Answer 3

✅MC Heath
75% treated
IRL apply
Return to normality

✅ Appropriate
Some have learning disorders
++ Generalisable

❌may not treat all
Seligman
Bio preparedness
Cannot unteach

Question 4

AO3- FLOODING

Answer 4

✅cheaper X quicker
Less NHS strain

❌Traumatic
Ineffective

❌cannot tackle irrational thoughts
CBT better