Flooding

• What is the condition for success in flooding?

  When the chya-in-aect is present
• What does flooding involve in terms of exposure?

  Exposing people to their phobic stimuli
• What is a key characteristic of flooding compared to gradual exposure?

  It involves immediate exposure to stimuli
• How does flooding create a frightening situation for clients?

  By providing immediate exposure to phobic stimuli
• What might a client experience during flooding treatment?

  A large spider crawling over them
• How long do flooding sessions typically last?

  Two to three hours
• What is the purpose of a single long flooding session?

  To cure a phobia effectively
• What is the difference between flooding and systematic desensitization?

  Flooding uses immediate exposure, while systematic desensitization is gradual
• What is the term for the process of reducing fear through exposure?

  Extinction
• What happens to the conditioned response during flooding?

  It is extinguished through exposure
• What might happen if a client is exposed to a conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus?

  The conditioned response may diminish
• What is the result of repeated exposure to a phobic stimulus without reinforcement?

  The conditioned response no longer occurs
• What is a potential outcome for clients after flooding sessions?

  They may achieve relaxation in the presence of stimuli
• Why is it important for clients to give informed consent for flooding?

  To ensure they understand the traumatic nature of the procedure
• What is the ethical consideration regarding flooding as a treatment?

  Clients must be fully informed about the procedure
• How does flooding differ from ethical practices in therapy?

  Flooding is not unethical but requires informed consent
• What is the nature of the experience during flooding?

  It is unpleasant and distressing
• What is the importance of preparing clients for flooding sessions?

  To ensure they are mentally ready for exposure
• What choice might a client normally have regarding flooding treatment?

  Choosing between systematic desensitization or flooding
• How does flooding relate to systematic desensitization in terms of client choice?

  Clients may prefer systematic desensitization over flooding