Individual differences, flooding ao3

• Is flooding suitable for every patient?

  No, flooding is not suitable for every patient or therapist.
• What is a potential drawback of flooding as a treatment method?

  It can be a highly traumatic procedure for some patients.
• What might happen if patients are made aware of the traumatic nature of flooding beforehand?

  They may still quit during the treatment, reducing its effectiveness.
• How do individual differences affect the effectiveness of flooding therapy?

  Individual differences in responding to flooding limit the effectiveness of the therapy.