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A phobia is an extreme, persistent fear that interferes with normal living. Phobias are often described as irrational due to the excessive degree of the fear, which leads to avoidance behaviors and panic in the presence of the feared object. One common and usually successful type of behavior therapy for phobia is systematic desensitization. Describe how systematic desensitization might be used to treat someone who fears heights. How might this be modified to use virtual reality technology?
Hidden Rewards
Benefits that are not immediately apparent or are discovered upon deeper investigation.
Wilhelm Wundt
Often considered the father of modern psychology, he established the first psychology laboratory in Leipzig, Germany, in 1879.
Modern Psychology
The scientific study of the mind and behavior, incorporating contemporary theories, research methods, and applications to understand psychological phenomena.
Empirical Methods
Research methodologies that involve the collection of data through direct observation or experiment.
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