Capafons et al Flashcards
What are the aims of Capafons et al study?
To assess the effectiveness of SD in the treatment of fear of flying.
To see whether fear of flying reduced spontaneously without treatment.
To demonstrate that SD remains comparable in effectiveness with newer therapies
What type of experiment was Capafons et al study?
Experimental
Independent Groups design
What was the independent varibale in Capafons et al study?
Treatment/ no treatment
What was the dependent variable in Capafons et al study?
Fear of flying measured in a numerous of ways including the fear of flying scale and the scales of expectations of danger and anxiety
What was another way they measure fear of flying not using scales in Capafons et al study?
Muscle tension
Heart rate
How many ppts were there in Capafons et al study?
24 females and 17 males
What were the 2 occasions where ppts were assessed on their fear of flying in Capafons et al study?
- Completing anxiety scales
- Physiological measurements
What did they do in the physiological measurements in Capafons et al study?
Watched a film of flight in an armchair exactly 1.8m from the screen
How many treatments did ppts have over 2 weeks in Capafons et al study?
12-15 1 hour sessions
What percentage in the treatment group had a significant reduction in symptons?
90%
