S3 - Therapy components

• Types of S.D

  • In Vivo (face scenario head on)
  • In Vitro (gradually - VR)
• Desensitization Hierarchy

  • Series of gradual exposure
  • Operant conditioning
  • Steps deemed via patient
  • 10 - Image of spider
  • 100 - allow spider to crawl
  • Positive reinforcement
• Counter-conditioning

  • Learning relaxation techinques
  • Require a new response to feared stimuli
  • Respond to stimuli with relaxation (incompatible feelings)
  • Reciprocal inhibition (relaxation inhibits anxiety)