Saavedra and Silverman

Which of these was an aim of Saavedra and Silverman?

• To traumatize a child by showing him buttons.

• To investigate the effects of a button phobia in a child.

• To investigate the causes of a button phobia in a child.

• To attempt to treat a child's phobia of buttons by modelling.

When did Saavedra and Silverman do their follow-ups?

• They did not follow up.

• 12 and 24 months after the study

• 1 and 2 months after the study

• 6 and 12 months after the study

What was the primary focus of Saavedra and Silverman's study?

• To explore the impact of parental influence on phobias

• To investigate the causes of a button phobia in a child

• To study the effects of diet on anxiety

• To analyze the role of genetics in phobias

Which method did Saavedra and Silverman use to treat the child's phobia?

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Systematic Desensitization

• Hypnotherapy

• Medication

What was the age of the child involved in Saavedra and Silverman's study?

• 5 years old

• 7 years old

• 9 years old

• 11 years old

What was the unique phobia studied by Saavedra and Silverman?

• Fear of heights

• Fear of buttons

• Fear of water

• Fear of animals

How did Saavedra and Silverman measure the child's fear response?

• Heart rate monitoring

• Self-report scales

• Behavioral observation

• Skin conductance

What was a key finding from Saavedra and Silverman's study?

• Phobias cannot be treated

• Phobias are always genetic

• Phobias can be treated with exposure therapy

• Phobias are caused by diet

What was the duration of the treatment in Saavedra and Silverman's study?

• 1 week

• 2 weeks

• 4 weeks

• 8 weeks

What was the outcome of the treatment in Saavedra and Silverman's study?

• Complete elimination of the phobia

• Partial reduction of the phobia

• No change in the phobia

• Worsening of the phobia