Rothbaum et al (2000)- effectiveness
Used in-vitro exopsure to help clients who had a fear of flying.
93% of participants said yes in taking the flight test.
Found that anxiety levels were lower than those in the control group who didn’t says yes to getting SD.
Meaning that SD is effective because it can help achieve unlearning a-phobia.
Ethical?
Uses gradual exposure and relaxation techniques to ensure that the client is never severely in an anxious state, meaning that it protects them from harm.
The client has most control over the therapy and treatment.
The therapist is there as a source of support for the client.
Meaning that it is very ethical.
Comparison to flooding?
SD is a lower anxiety choice, so better for most people because flooding exposes client to phobias immediately.
Meaning that SD is better because flooding can cause higher anxiety levels in clients rather than helping them get over there fear step by step.
Weaknesses?
It’s expensive.
Required for several months to be effective.
NHS- this means that tax-payers money is required to fund the therapy and train the therapist, compared to CBT where
Weaknesses?
It’s expensive.
Required for several months to be effective.
NHS- this means that tax-payers money is required to fund the therapy and train the therapist, compared to CBT.
