Effectiveness of computer-generated (virtual reality) graded exposure in the treatment of acrophobia.
Am J Psychiatry
; 152(4): 626-8, 1995 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The authors' goal was to examine the efficacy of computer-generated (virtual reality) graded exposure in the treatment of acrophobia (fear of heights).METHOD:
Twenty college students with acrophobia were randomly assigned to virtual reality graded exposure treatment (N = 12) or to a waiting-list comparison group (N = 8). Seventeen students completed the study. Sessions were conducted individually over 8 weeks. Outcome was assessed by using measures of anxiety, avoidance, attitudes, and distress associated with exposure to heights before and after treatment.RESULTS:
Significant differences between the students who completed the virtual reality treatment (N = 10) and those on the waiting list (N = 7) were found on all measures. The treatment group was significantly improved after 8 weeks, but the comparison group was unchanged.CONCLUSIONS:
The authors conclude that treatment with virtual reality graded exposure was successful in reducing fear of heights.
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Assunto principal:
Transtornos Fóbicos
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Terapia Comportamental
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Computadores
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Psychiatry
Ano de publicação:
1995
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Article