SD AO3

• strength

  • avoids the chemical straitjacket
  • SD gives a person control by teaching them relaxation to cope so can self-administer
  • so avoids dependence that can be seen with drug treatments
  • so is further evidence why SD is more appropriate than drugs
• limitation

  • argued that SD is not effective for everyone
  • requires motivation and commitment to attend sessions and practice relaxation over a period of time
  • unlike drugs which are a quick treatment than require less willpower and commitment
  • may stop treatment SD may not be appropriate for phobias
• strength

  • more appropriate treatment then flooding
  • it produces less anxiety due to gradual exposure where the client has more control compared to the traumatic procedures in flooding
  • this suggest that clients may prefer SD and are more likely to continue treatment
  • therefore SD is a more ethical treatment than flooding