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The Scarier the Better: Maximizing Exposure Therapy Outcomes for Spider Fear.

Author: AlberichCristina, DeaconBrett J, ForcadellEduard, JiangYan, NewinsAmie R, NorbergMelissa M, XuJianqiu

Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.
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Overview

Adding an extra step to exposure therapy for spider phobia that directly challenged uncontrollability (Step 15: allowing a spider to walk freely over one's body) led to greater reductions in fear and fear beliefs. While some fear returned after a context change, participants who completed Step 15 maintained their ability to tolerate fear.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
BACKGROUND: While exposure therapy effectively reduces anxiety associated with specific phobias, not all individuals respond to treatment and some will experience a return of fear after treatment ceases. AIMS: This study aimed to test the potential benefit of increasing the intensity of exposure th...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1017/S1352465818000437

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Intensifying Exposure Therapy: The Impact of Increased Intensity on Spider Fear

The field of [phobia treatment] is constantly exploring ways to enhance the effectiveness of [exposure therapy]. This study investigates the potential benefit of [increasing the intensity of exposure therapy] for individuals with [severe spider fear]. The researchers compared the outcomes of two exposure therapy approaches, one involving a [standard fear hierarchy] and another incorporating an [additional step that challenged uncontrollability (Step 15)]. The study aimed to determine if [intensifying exposure therapy] could lead to [greater reductions in fear and fear beliefs] compared to [less intensive exposure].

Intensified Exposure Leads to Greater Fear Reduction

The study results suggest that [increasing the intensity of exposure therapy] by incorporating [Step 15] led to [greater reductions in fear and beliefs about the probability of harm] from baseline to post-treatment. This finding suggests that directly challenging [harm beliefs] through [intensified exposure] may be more effective in reducing fear compared to [less intensive exposure]. It's like facing a fearsome desert storm head-on, instead of avoiding it, and learning to navigate through it successfully.

The Role of Intensity in Exposure Therapy

This study provides compelling evidence for the [potential benefits of intensified exposure therapy] for [phobia treatment]. The findings suggest that [increasing the intensity] of exposure therapy may lead to [greater and more lasting reductions in fear] compared to [less intensive approaches]. This research offers valuable insights for clinicians seeking to [optimize exposure therapy outcomes] for individuals with [specific phobias].

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study demonstrates the potential benefits of [intensifying exposure therapy] for individuals with [severe spider fear]. The findings suggest that directly confronting fear through [increased intensity] may lead to greater reductions in fear and fear beliefs, offering hope for individuals struggling with phobias.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2019-03-11
  2. Date Revised 2019-03-11
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

30001760

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1017/S1352465818000437

SNS
PICO Info
in preparation
Languages

English

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