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Treating Phobias - Gilroy et al.
She found that people treated with Systematic Desensitisation were significantly less fearful than the control group who were only taught relaxation techniques. This shows that SD is useful across complex and specific phobias, demonstrating its usefulness. -
Treating Phobias - Schumacher et al.
She found that clients and psychologists both think Flooding is stressful and unpleasant. Ethically, this isn't a concern; however, attrition rates are high meaning clients aren't benefiting from this therapy and so psychologists are less likely to suggest it. -
Treating Phobias - Wechsler et al.
They argued that VR isn't effective at exposing clients to their phobic stimuli when undergoing Systematic Desensitisation because it lacks realism.
- It ultimately depends on the person and phobia (whether VR works and if exposure isn't too dangerous or expensive).