Essays about: "Acrophobia"

Found 2 essays containing the word Acrophobia.

  1. 1. First Person Exposure therapy for acrophobia

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Konstantinos Gkaris; [2017]
    Keywords : Acrophobia; Phobia Treatment; Serious Games; First Person;

    Abstract : This thesis is focused on the development of games as a treatment for people who suffer from acrophobia, the fear of being in high-heighted situations. The purpose is to look over the immediate reactions of the players and study what effect first person gaming has on them in a short term. To achieve this, a series of three mini games is employed. READ MORE

  3. 2. Serious Games For Overcoming Phobias : The Benefits of Game Elements

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för kommunikation och information

    Author : Antonio Rafael Trigo Algar; [2014]
    Keywords : Acrophobia; motivation; phobia treatment; serious games; virtual reality.;

    Abstract : This thesis analyses the benefits of applying game elements to a Virtual Reality application for overcoming phobias, with a special focus on acrophobia, i.e. the fear of heights. Two different prototypes using the Oculus Rift head-mounted display were developed with a gradually exposure to heights. READ MORE