4.3: Treating phobias

Question 1

Briefly discuss four reasons why systematic desensitisation (SD) might be a more successful treatment for phobias than flooding (8 marks)

Answer 1

Systematic desensitisation might be a more successful treatment for phobias than flooding, because SD allows people to make progress in their own time scale, rather than that required by the therapist

Question 2

Briefly discuss four reasons why systematic desensitisation (SD) might be a more successful treatment for phobias than flooding (8 marks).
Systematic desensitisation might be a more successful treatment for phobias than flooding, because SD allows people to make progress in their own time scale, rather than that required by the therapist.
Who is in control?

Answer 2

The client is in control

Question 3

Briefly discuss four reasons why systematic desensitisation (SD) might be a more successful treatment for phobias than flooding (8 marks).
Systematic desensitisation might be a more successful treatment for phobias than flooding, because SD allows people to make progress in their own time scale, rather than that required by the therapist.
The client is in control.

What does SD generally have?

Answer 3

SD generally has high completion rates

Question 4

Briefly discuss four reasons why systematic desensitisation (SD) might be a more successful treatment for phobias than flooding (8 marks).
Systematic desensitisation might be a more successful treatment for phobias than flooding, because SD allows people to make progress in their own time scale, rather than that required by the therapist.
The client is in control.

SD generally has high completion rates, why?

Answer 4

SD generally has high completion rates, because the gradual process of the therapy allows respite

Question 5

Briefly discuss four reasons why systematic desensitisation (SD) might be a more successful treatment for phobias than flooding (8 marks).
Systematic desensitisation might be a more successful treatment for phobias than flooding, because SD allows people to make progress in their own time scale, rather than that required by the therapist.
The client is in control.

SD generally has high completion rates, because the gradual process of the therapy allows respite.
What is pleasant?

Answer 5

The relaxation is pleasant

Question 6

Briefly discuss four reasons why systematic desensitisation (SD) might be a more successful treatment for phobias than flooding (8 marks).
Systematic desensitisation might be a more successful treatment for phobias than flooding, because SD allows people to make progress in their own time scale, rather than that required by the therapist.
The client is in control.

SD generally has high completion rates, because the gradual process of the therapy allows respite.
The relaxation is pleasant.

Who may SD be more successful for?

Answer 6

SD may be more successful for certain individuals

Question 7

Briefly discuss four reasons why systematic desensitisation (SD) might be a more successful treatment for phobias than flooding (8 marks).
Systematic desensitisation might be a more successful treatment for phobias than flooding, because SD allows people to make progress in their own time scale, rather than that required by the therapist.
The client is in control.

SD generally has high completion rates, because the gradual process of the therapy allows respite.
The relaxation is pleasant.

SD may be more successful for certain individuals, for example what?

Answer 7

SD may be more successful for certain individuals, for example children and people with certain health conditions

Question 8

Briefly discuss four reasons why systematic desensitisation (SD) might be a more successful treatment for phobias than flooding (8 marks).
Systematic desensitisation might be a more successful treatment for phobias than flooding, because SD allows people to make progress in their own time scale, rather than that required by the therapist.
The client is in control.

SD generally has high completion rates, because the gradual process of the therapy allows respite.
The relaxation is pleasant.

SD may be more successful for certain individuals, for example children and people with certain health conditions.

SD may be less what?

Answer 8

SD may be less traumatic

Question 9

Briefly discuss four reasons why systematic desensitisation (SD) might be a more successful treatment for phobias than flooding (8 marks).
Systematic desensitisation might be a more successful treatment for phobias than flooding, because SD allows people to make progress in their own time scale, rather than that required by the therapist.
The client is in control.

SD generally has high completion rates, because the gradual process of the therapy allows respite.
The relaxation is pleasant.

SD may be more successful for certain individuals, for example children and people with certain health conditions.

SD may be less traumatic, leading to what?

Answer 9

SD may be less traumatic, leading to more people completing the treatment

Question 10

Briefly discuss four reasons why systematic desensitisation (SD) might be a more successful treatment for phobias than flooding (8 marks).
Systematic desensitisation might be a more successful treatment for phobias than flooding, because SD allows people to make progress in their own time scale, rather than that required by the therapist.
The client is in control.

SD generally has high completion rates, because the gradual process of the therapy allows respite.
The relaxation is pleasant.

SD may be more successful for certain individuals, for example children and people with certain health conditions.

SD may be less traumatic, leading to more people completing the treatment, and also doing what?

Answer 10

SD may be less traumatic, leading to more people completing the treatment, and also making it suitable for a wider range of clients