Evidence-Based Interventions and Their Use for Specific Phobia (VCE SSCE Psychology): Flashcards

Treatments shown effective through valid & reliable research

Biological, psychological, and social factors

Enhance GABA inhibitory effect, make neuron less likely to fire

Control breathing to reduce hyperventilation & anxiety

How you think about something affects feelings & behaviour

Progressive exposure to phobic stimulus using relaxation

Learn relaxation, form fear hierarchy, gradual exposure

List of anxiety situations from least to most frightening

Providing info on mental illness & treatment to sufferers/family

It perpetuates phobia & prevents seeing stimulus isn't dangerous