Concerning Systematic Desensitization. An overcomed or renowned technique?
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https://doi.org/10.5944/ap.13.2.16539Keywords:
systematic desensitization, exposition, anxietyAbstract
This paper constitutes a reflection about the pioneer Systematic Desensitization (SD), which bases seem to have been assumed by more popular procedures. Although SD fell into oblivion; its foundations remain as part of new approaches such as the Relational Frame Theory or mindfulness and targets a wide range of disorders besides specific phobias. Theoretically speaking and in comparison, with other exposition techniques, SD contributes in a better way to the reduction of anxiety by: relaxation, calibration of the exposures and a long-lasting learning of an alternative response within a varied stimulating context that favors generalization process. Moreover, SD is better accepted by patients and is a flexible procedure with consolidated bases. These serve as sufficient arguments to revalue this technique.Downloads
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2016-12-31
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Vallejo-Slocker, L., & Vallejo, M. A. (2016). Concerning Systematic Desensitization. An overcomed or renowned technique?. Acción Psicológica, 13(2), 157–168. https://doi.org/10.5944/ap.13.2.16539
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