Saavedra and Silverman (methods)

Question 1

What is the aim of the study?

Answer 1

1. To examine the role of classical conditioning. In relation to fear and avoidance of a particular stimulus
2. To treat the button phobia of a boy by targeting fear and disgust.
3. To test the effectiveness of exposure-based treatment on a phobia.

Question 2

What was the research method used?

Answer 2

• Case study
• Observation
• Self report

Question 3

Explain the research methods used

Answer 3

• Case study (in-depth study of his life and treatment)
• Observation (how he approached the buttons)
• Self report (interviews about the phobias onset/subsequent behaviours)

Question 4

What materials were used?

Answer 4

• DSM 5
• Feelings thermometer

Question 5

Data collection method

Answer 5

-Fear hierarchy

Question 6

Describe the sample

Answer 6

• One 9 year old boy
• Hispanic American
• Experienced symptoms for 4 years before seeking treatment
• Attended the Child Anxiety and Phobia Program for treatment
• Did not meet the diagnostic criteria for OCD

Question 7

What type of sample was this?

Answer 7

• Opportunity sample

Question 8

Where was the sample recruited from?

Answer 8

• Child Anxiety and Phobia Program
• Evaluated by psychologists there. Determined he met the diagnostic criteria for phobia.