Capafons Study

Capafóns is the contemporary study for the learning topic. What is the classic study?

• Watson and Rayner

• Baddeley

• Sebastian and Hernandez Gill

• HM Case Study

What fear was the study based on?

• The fear of heights.
• The fear of enclosed spaces.
• The fear of flying.
• The fear of public speaking.

How many participants in total took part in this study?

(a)  

How many patients were in the treatment group for the study?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 25

What is the third phase of the program focused on?

• Relaxation techniques

• In vivo exposure

• Group therapy

• Medication

What does the EMV scale measure?

• Frequency of catastrophic thoughts

• Anxiety perceived in different situations

• Muscular tension

• Skin temperature

What are the three EMV scales mentioned in the document?

• Fear during the flight, Fear of flight preliminaries, Fear without involvement

• Fear of heights, Fear of turbulence, Fear of landing

• Fear of flying, Fear of crashing, Fear of airports

• Fear of takeoff, Fear of landing, Fear of turbulence

What is the main focus of Capafons et al. (1998) study?

• Treatment of snake phobia

• Treatment of fear of flying

• Treatment of fear of buttons

• Treatment of fear of snakes

What was the conclusion regarding the effectiveness of systematic desensitization for fear of flying in the study?

• It was not effective for any participants

• It was effective for 50% of participants

• It was effective for all participants

• It was effective for 90% of participants

What is one of the potential issues with using a volunteer sample in the study?

• Participants may not accurately represent the general population due to confidence

• Participants may not be motivated to overcome their fear

• Participants may have prior experience with systematic desensitization

• Participants may have severe phobias