VIRTUAL-REALITY GRADED EXPOSURE IN THE TREATMENT OF ACROPHOBIA - A CASE-REPORT

被引：137

作者：

ROTHBAUM, BO

HODGES, LF

KOOPER, R

OPDYKE, D

WILLIFORD, JS

NORTH, M

机构：

[1] GEORGIA INST TECHNOL,ATLANTA,GA 30332

[2] GEORGIA STATE UNIV,ATLANTA,GA 30303

[3] CLARK ATLANTA UNIV,ATLANTA,GA

来源：

BEHAVIOR THERAPY | 1995年 / 26卷 / 03期

基金：

美国国家科学基金会;

关键词：

D O I：

10.1016/S0005-7894(05)80100-5

中图分类号：

B849 [应用心理学];

学科分类号：

040203 ;

摘要：

This is the first case report to test the efficacy of computer-generated virtual reality (VR) for the treatment of acrophobia (fear of heights). The subject was a 19-year-old undergraduate student with a fear of heights, particularly of elevators. Twice weekly, sessions were conducted for 3 weeks, for a total of 5 sessions. Outcome was assessed on measures of anxiety, avoidance, attitude, distress, and included a behavioral avoidance test. VR graded exposure was successful in reducing fears of heights. VR graded exposure is proposed as a new medium for exposure therapy.

引用

页码：547 / 554

页数：8

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