The technological age Flashcards
(115 cards)
What is virtual reality exposure therapy used to treat?
Social disorders, phobias and PTSD
Do patients with VRET perform better on beheavioural assessments at post-treatment and follow-up
Yes
Does VRET deliver worse, better or similar results to conventional therapies on behavioural measures
Similar
In Serrano et al. (2016) was VR Mood-Induction successful in creating a sense of relaxation and presence
Yes
In Serrano et al. (2016) was VR Mood-Induction did stimulation of the senses of touch or smell improve the efficacy of the treatment
No
What is the Proteus Effect?
People infer the expected behaviors and attitudes from observing avatars appearance
According to Yee & Bailenson (2007), do participants with attractive avatars walked closer and disclose more information to strangers?
Yes
According to Yee & Bailenson (2007), do participants with unattractive avatars walked closer and disclose more information to strangers?
No
According to Yee & Bailenson (2007), do participants with taller or shorter avatars negotiate more aggressively when deciding how to split a pool of money
Taller
Does avatar height and attractiveness predict performance in online games
Yes
Can people identify with avatars that do not accurately reflect their own appearance
Yes
Can embodying different avatars help reduce anxiety
Yes
What is a strength of being in an online support group
Heightened empowerement
What is a strength of anonymits in being in an online support group
Potential for self-disclosure and honesty
What are three weaknesses of online support groups?
Lack of real world cue
Impersonal
Misinformation
What is a benefit of self-management
Improves quality of life
What is a benefit of self-monitoring
Better selection of treatments based on individual responses
What is a weakness of self-monitoring
Detachment
Are there any weaknesses to self-management
No
What is a strength of decision aids
Informs alternative choices
What is a weakness of decision aids
May fail to identify needs and requirements of individual
Does internet use make people feel more competent and confident about their health decisions
Yes
Do personal health records help to reduce medical mistakes
Yes
What is TALI Detect
Tablet technology to assist children with developmental disabilities in attention training