Contribution of Pretesting to Several Measures of Semantic Desensitization Effectiveness.

Israel, Allen C.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ173157

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Publication Date: 1977

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Contribution of Pretesting to Several Measures of Semantic Desensitization Effectiveness

Israel, Allen C.; And Others

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 45, 6, 1197-8, Dec 77

Snake- or spider-phobic subjects (N=32) were randomly assigned to one of four groups. Subjects receiving semantic desensitization therapy showed less posttest anxiety on the semantic differential than control subjects regardless of testing condition. (Author)

Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Change, Counseling Effectiveness, Desensitization, Fear, Psychological Patterns, Research Projects, Test Results

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Fear Survey Schedule

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