Capafons Study - Systematic Desensitization - Quizizz

What is the main focus of Capafons et al. (1998) study?

• Treatment of snake phobia

• Treatment of fear of flying

• Treatment of fear of buttons

• Treatment of fear of snakes

What is the significance of Rothbaum et al. (2000) study mentioned in the text?

• They showed a significant difference in anxiety levels for fear of snakes

• They showed a significant difference in fear levels for snake phobia

• They showed a significant difference in anxiety levels for fear of flying

• They showed a significant difference in fear levels for fear of buttons

According to McGrath et al., 1990, what percentage of patients treated for anxiety disorders responded well to their treatment?

• 75%

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

What is the main benefit of systematic desensitization for fear of flying mentioned in the text?

• It involves direct confrontation exposures

• It provides a feeling of control over the situation

• It is a quick and immediate treatment

• It is heavily dependent on therapists

What was the conclusion regarding the effectiveness of systematic desensitization for fear of flying in the study?

• It was not effective for any participants

• It was effective for 50% of participants

• It was effective for all participants

• It was effective for 90% of participants

What is one of the potential issues with using a volunteer sample in the study?

• Participants may not accurately represent the general population

• Participants may not be motivated to overcome their fear

• Participants may have prior experience with systematic desensitization

• Participants may have severe phobias

What is the primary reason for using relaxation techniques in systematic desensitization?

• To induce fear responses

• To distract participants from their fears

• To be incompatible with anxiety responses

• To provide a feeling of control

What is the primary benefit of using a gradual exposure hierarchy in systematic desensitization?

• To quickly eliminate fears

• To overwhelm participants with fear

• To ensure participants complete the therapy

• To avoid any over exposure to fears

What is the main conclusion regarding the effectiveness of systematic desensitization for fear of flying compared to the passage of time?

• Systematic desensitization was more effective

• Both were equally effective

• Neither were effective

• The passage of time was more effective

What is the primary reason for using a volunteer sample in the study?

• To ensure participants are paid for their time

• To exclude participants with severe phobias

• To limit the number of participants

• To recruit a specific target audience.