Massed versus spaced desensitization of fear

Ramsay, R.W.; Barends, J.; Breuker, J.; Kruseman, A.

doi:10.1016/0005-7967(66)90067-2

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“…One of the first studies to examine the role of exposure durations was conducted by Ramsay, Barends, Breuker, and Kruseman (1966). This study compared the effects of 20 min periods of imaginal exposure delivered on four consecutive days with 40 min sessions spaced four days apart.…”

Section: Human Studiesmentioning

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A preliminary investigation of continuous and intermittent exposures in the treatment of public speaking anxiety.

Seim¹,

Waller²,

Spates³

2010

International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy

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It is often argued that exposure-based treatments for anxiety disorders are only effective if the exposures are presented continuously until a marked decrement in anxiety is achieved (e.g. Foa & Kozak, 1986). However, the data supporting this conclusion is limited. This study compared two treatments for public speaking anxiety: one requiring participants to give one long speech on 3-5 topics (i.e. prolonged exposure) and another treatment which required participants to give a series of 30 s speeches divided by 30 s breaks (i.e. dosed exposures). Results indicated that the series of brief exposures was equally efficacious to the prolonged exposure in reducing subjective feelings of anxiety, and it produced greater reductions in public speaking anxiety, physiological arousal (i.e. heart rate), and behavioral avoidance. In addition, fewer behavioral indices of distress, on average, were incurred by this treatment. If shown to be effective across a larger sample and a wider range of anxiety disorders, this method of exposure therapy may provide a less aversive alternative to traditional exposure-based interventions.

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Section: Human Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A preliminary investigation of continuous and intermittent exposures in the treatment of public speaking anxiety.

Seim¹,

Waller²,

Spates³

2010

International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy

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“…Short-term crisis counseling (e.g., Caplan, 1964) and time-limited psy-chotherapy (e.g., Shlien, Mosak, & Dreikurs, 1962) are becoming more a part of the practice of psychotherapy in America every day. Also interesting are other innovations with temporal variables in psychotherapy, such as varying length of session (e.g., Garetz, 1964) or frequency of sessions (e.g., Ends & Page, 1959;Ramsay, Barends, Breuker, & Kruseman, 1966).…”

Section: Time In Psychotherapymentioning

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The practice of psychotherapy in America: Issues and trends.

Saccuzzo¹

1979

Psychology and National Health Insurance: A Sourcebook.

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“…Short-term crisis counseling (e.g., Caplan, 1964) and time-limited psychotherapy (e.g., Shlien, Mosak, & Dreikurs, 1962) are becoming more a part of the practice of psychotherapy in America every day. Also interesting are other innovations with temporal variables in psychotherapy, such as varying length of session (e.g., Garetz, 1964) or frequency of sessions (e.g., Ends & Page, 1959;Ramsay, Barends, Breuker, & Kruseman, 1966).…”

Section: Time In Psychotherapymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Not so spectacular, but nonetheless important, have been applications from other branches of psychology. Advances in cognitive psychology (e.g., Raimy, 1975) in conjunction with learning techniques have produced such innovations as cognitive control and psychotherapy by imagery. All of these advances are relatively new and no doubt even the next 10 years will see a revolution in the practice of psychotherapy.…”

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The practice of psychotherapy in America: Issues and trends.

Saccuzzo

1977

Professional Psychology

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This article presents current issues and trends that are shaping the practice of psychotherapy in America. These trends include movement away from the one-to-one model, changes in the therapist's role and in the delivery of service, and increasing use of nonprofessionah. The most profound trend is the systematic application of the science of psychology to psychotherapy. Such application has resulted in cognitive, learning, social psychological, and psychophysiological methods of treatment.

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Massed versus spaced desensitization of fear

Cited by 8 publications

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A preliminary investigation of continuous and intermittent exposures in the treatment of public speaking anxiety.

A preliminary investigation of continuous and intermittent exposures in the treatment of public speaking anxiety.

The practice of psychotherapy in America: Issues and trends.

The practice of psychotherapy in America: Issues and trends.

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