Edexcel IAS Psychology Capafons et al

What was the main aim of the Capafons et al. (1998) study?

• To investigate the effectiveness of systematic desensitisation for fear of flying

• To explore new methods of treating phobias

• To study the physiological responses to fear

• To compare different psychological therapies

How many participants were in the treatment group?

• 21

• 41

• 15

• 20

What method was used to measure anxiety in different flight situations?

• EPAV-A

• Heart rate monitor

• EMV

• IDG-FV

What was the significance level for the difference in fear of flying post-treatment?

• No significant difference

• 0.001

• 0.01

• 0.05

Which measurement showed no significant difference post-treatment?

• Heart rate

• Fear of flying

• Catastrophic thoughts

• Temperature

What percentage of patients did not have a significant reduction in their fear level?

• 5%

• 15%

• 20%

• 10%

What was the maximum number of sessions a patient could have?

• 12

• 10

• 15

• 20

Which technique was emphasized in the treatment?

• Exposure therapy

• Stop thinking and brief relaxation

• Mindfulness meditation

• Cognitive restructuring

What was used to simulate a flight experience during the study?

• A video tape of a plane trip

• A virtual reality headset

• A flight simulator

• An audio recording of a flight

Which scale was used to measure catastrophic thoughts?

• IDG-FV

• EMV

• Heart rate monitor

• EPAV-A and EPAV-B