systematic desensitisation evalution

• strengths of S.D

  1. ethical: informed consent is given, can withdraw at any time
  2. empowers the patient: gives them control over their phobia
  3. effective with specific phobias
• weaknesses of S.D

  1. can be impractical but can be done by imagining scenarios instead
  2. only treats the symptoms, not the underlying cause
  3. not effective with all phobias, e.g., fear of heights