Systematic Desentisation Flashcards
1
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What is behavioural therapy?
A
- It aims to change behaviour by changing the associations we make
2
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Who developed systematic desentisation?
A
- Wolpe
3
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How long is systematic desentisation?
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- Usually 4-6 sessions
- up to 12 for a severe phobia
4
Q
What is in vivo?
A
- exposure to the real object
5
Q
What is in vitro?
A
- imaginary exposure to the object
6
Q
What is reciprocal inhibition?
A
- the fear response is gradually replaced by the relaxed response.
7
Q
What are the 4 stages of SD?
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- Functional analysis
- Construction of an anxiety hierarchy
- Relaxation training
- Gradual exposure
8
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What is functional analysis?
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- careful questioning to discover the nature of the anxiety and possible triggers
9
Q
What is construction of an anxiety analysis?
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- client and therapist derive a hierarchy of anxiety provoking situations from least to the most fearful
10
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What is relaxation techniques?
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- people are taught to relax their muscles, taught to imagine happy scenarios, mediate, anything that would help them to relax.
11
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What is gradual exposure?
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- The above stages are combined and the therapy begins, working through each stage using relaxation techniques
