Systematic Desensitisation

• What is the definition of a phobia?

  An anxiety disorder involving extreme fear
• How does phobia affect daily life?

  It impacts everyday activities and experiences
• What is the basis of systematic desensitization?

  Pairing phobic stimuli with relaxation techniques
• What is the range of sessions in systematic desensitization?

  Between 4 to 12 sessions
• What is reciprocal inhibition in the context of phobia treatment?

  Contrasting emotions like fear and relaxation cannot coexist
• What percentage of improvement was shown in Craske and Barlow's study?

  60-80% improvement
• What is a weakness of systematic desensitization according to SD?

  It may not address the root cause of behavior
• What did Craske and Barlow find about clients after six months?

  Clients often relapsed completely
• How can long-term treatment be ineffective for phobia?

  Clients may not commit to many sessions
• What is the first stage of functional analysis in phobia treatment?

  Careful questioning to uncover anxiety nature
• How does the hierarchy of anxiety levels function in treatment?

  It ranks situations from least to most fearful
• What is the purpose of combining stages in treatment?

  To enhance the effectiveness of anxiety response
• What is a potential consequence of flooding in treatment?

  It can cause panic attacks
• How does a gentle approach benefit clients with phobia?

  It encourages cooperation and reduces anxiety
• What is the impact of high anxiety levels during treatment?

  It can lead to panic attacks and worsen phobia
• How can meditation techniques be used in phobia treatment?

  To help clients manage anxiety responses
• What is the goal of systematic desensitization?

  To reduce fear through gradual exposure
• Why might clients with busy lives struggle with treatment?

  They may not commit to multiple sessions
• How does the effectiveness of treatment vary among individuals?

  It depends on the severity of the phobia