Few studies have looked at the experience of exposure therapy (ET) amongst underrepresented populations. African-American (AA) women may be at higher risk for anxiety and experience treatment differently than their Caucasian counterparts. Virtual reality exposure therapy (VRE) is suited to examine differences in treatment experiences because a measure of “presence” exists to quantify the experi...

The efficacy of virtual reality (VR) exposure therapy was examined for the fear of flying. Virtual reality exposure involved six sessions of graded exposure to flying in a virtual airplane. The specific contribution of anxiety management techniques (AMT) and the VR exposure was examined in a single case design. The subject was a 42-year-old female with a debilitating fear and avoidance of flyin...

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The fear of public speaking is one the most common social phobias causing anxiety problems in many people. In this context, project focuses on developing a tool capable helping mental health professionals using virtual reality as controlled environment expository therapies, case applied to Glossophobia. To enhance creation self-control mechanisms these patients, use explored with aid Neuro and ...