SHORT-TERM TREATMENT OF DENTAL AVOIDANCE

被引:9
作者
KLEINKNECHT, RA [1 ]
BERNSTEIN, DA [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV ILLINOIS,URBANA,IL 61801
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10.1016/0005-7916(79)90009-0
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B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
Two case studies are presented employing a set of three standard fear reduction procedures to reduce fearful and avoidant behavior associated with dentistry. After the treatment program of symbolic modeling, graduated exposure and self-paced in vivo practice, both clients (who had avoided dentistry due to fear for six and thirteen years, respectively) scheduled and appeared for dental treatment. A one year follow-up showed both clients had maintained regular dental treatment. Total therapist contact time was three and one-half hours for each client. © 1979.
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页码:311 / 315
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