Flooding

• What is phobia in the context of anxiety disorders?

  An extreme and irrational fear
• How does phobia affect daily life?

  It affects every day life significantly
• What is the basis of flooding as a treatment for phobias?

  It is based on classical conditioning principles
• What does flooding involve in treating phobias?

  Exposure to the phobic stimulus without gradual exposure
• How does flooding differ from systematic desensitization?

  Flooding uses immediate exposure, not gradual
• What are the potential risks of flooding treatment?

  It may cause psychological harm or panic attacks
• What did Wolitzky and Taylor's analysis focus on?

  Effectiveness of flooding treatments for phobias
• What did the study find about flooding treatments?

  They were effective in treating phobias
• What is a potential downside of flooding treatments according to the study?

  They may cause psychological harm to clients
• How can high levels of anxiety affect clients during flooding?

  They may trigger panic attacks during treatment
• What happens if anxiety is maintained at high levels during flooding?

  It can lead to panic attacks or worse phobia
• What is the significance of maintaining high anxiety levels in flooding?

  It can lead to exhaustion and eventual relaxation
• What are the two contexts in which flooding can occur?

  In vivo (real life) or in vitro (imagined)
• What relaxation techniques may be used in flooding?

  Diaphragmatic breathing techniques
• What are the key components of flooding as a treatment for phobias?

  • Immediate exposure to phobic stimulus
  • Based on classical conditioning principles
  • Can cause psychological harm if not managed
  • May trigger panic attacks
  • Aims to exhaust anxiety response
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of flooding treatment for phobias?

  Strengths:

  • Effective in treating phobias
  • Quick exposure can lead to rapid results

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Risk of psychological harm
  • Potential for panic attacks
  • High anxiety levels can hinder treatment
• What happens to energy when it is used up?

  It is prevented from escaping
• What occurs if energy is prevented from escaping?

  Response extinction will occur
• What is the alarm stage known as?

  The alarm stage
• In what contexts can the alarm stage be done?

  In vivo or in vitro
• What relaxation techniques may be used during the alarm stage?

  Diaphragmatic breathing
• What is the effect of relaxation techniques on clinical intervention?

  They will not interfere unless reminded
• What is the strength of relaxation techniques?

  Practically effective
• How quickly can relaxation techniques be performed?

  Quickly with fewer sessions
• How do relaxation techniques compare to systematic desensitization?

  More cost-effective than systematic desensitization
• What is the maximum number of sessions for systematic desensitization?

  Up to 10 sessions
• What is the benefit of a more accessible treatment form?

  More accessible for treatment of phobia
• What is the root cause of phobia according to the text?

  Identified by exposing clients straight away
• What should not trigger underlying causes of phobia?

  Triggers or reminders
• What may occur in a triggering situation in the future?

  Relapse may occur
• What are the characteristics of an alternate treatment approach for phobia?

  • Systematic desensitization
  • Gradual exposure approach
  • Takes a longer time
  • More structured sessions
• What does the client control in the treatment process?

  Constructing a fear hierarchy
• What is the highest point in the treatment hierarchy?

  The highest point of fear
• How does the client feel at the highest point of the hierarchy?

  They may feel more at ease