Essays about: "exposure therapy"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 21 essays containing the words exposure therapy.

  1. 11. Using consumer story scripting software to evoke emotions and empathy : A pilot within-group experiment

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Psykologiska institutionen

    Author : Anna Hermannsdottir; [2018]
    Keywords : virtual reality; avatars; emotions; empathy; social anxiety; social phobia;

    Abstract : New technology provides the possibility of delivering exposure therapy for socially anxious individuals through virtual environments. This study investigated whether emotional responses and empathy can be experienced for virtual characters (avatars) and whether the evaluations differ depending on level of social anxiety. READ MORE

  3. 12. 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

  4. 13. Alfakloralos : ett gift eller bekämpningsmedel?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Sandra Dahlström; [2017]
    Keywords : alfakloralos; hund; hundar; bekämpningsmedel; förgiftning;

    Abstract : Alfakloralos har i dagsläget två olika användningsområden, som bekämpningsmedel och som anestesimedel. I Sverige används det som bekämpningsmedel mot möss, medan det internationellt även används mot råttor, fåglar och mullvadar. Det andra användningsområdet är som anestesimedel på försöksdjur. READ MORE

  5. 14. VR versus Phobias : An exploration of Virtual Reality in exposure therapy

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Designhögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Kallirroi Pouliadou; [2017]
    Keywords : VR; virtual reality; exposure therapy; remote treatment; healthcare; mental health; patient support program;

    Abstract : Interest in Virtual Reality (VR) is growing fast. Tech companies are now starting to identify its most relevant application that will make it desireable. The use of VR in healthcare and mental health, has been proven through clinical research. Moreover, patient support programs extend treatment to people’s homes. READ MORE

  6. 15. Glucocorticoid‐enhanced extinction‐based exposure therapy in irritable bowel syndrome – a proof of concept study

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Malin Hoglert; [2015]
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    Abstract : .... READ MORE