Evidence-Based Interventions and Their Use for Specific Phobia (VCE SSCE Psychology): Quizzes
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What three factors does the biopsychosocial framework target in treating specific phobia?
What three factors does the biopsychosocial framework target in treating specific phobia?
Biological, psychological & social
How do benzodiazepines reduce anxiety in people with specific phobia?
How do benzodiazepines reduce anxiety in people with specific phobia?
Increase GABA's inhibitory effects
Why are benzodiazepines typically prescribed for short-term use only?
Why are benzodiazepines typically prescribed for short-term use only?
Risk of addiction & withdrawal symptoms
What is a key advantage of breathing retraining for managing specific phobia?
What is a key advantage of breathing retraining for managing specific phobia?
Can be taught in a single session
What does CBT assume about thoughts, feelings and behaviour?
What does CBT assume about thoughts, feelings and behaviour?
How you think influences feelings & behaviour
What are the three steps of systematic desensitisation in order?
What are the three steps of systematic desensitisation in order?
Learn relaxation, fear hierarchy, exposure
After systematic desensitisation, what does the phobic stimulus produce?
After systematic desensitisation, what does the phobic stimulus produce?
Relaxation response instead of fear
What is the main purpose of psychoeducation for families and supporters?
What is the main purpose of psychoeducation for families and supporters?
Increase understanding of disorder
How should support networks help challenge unrealistic thoughts in someone with a phobia?
How should support networks help challenge unrealistic thoughts in someone with a phobia?
Use questions to find counter-evidence
Why does avoidance behaviour perpetuate a phobia?
Why does avoidance behaviour perpetuate a phobia?
Negatively reinforces the phobia