Galvanic Skin Response and Reported Anxiety During Systematic Desensitization.

Hyman, Edward T.; Gale, Elliot N.

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ERIC Number: EJ082463

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Publication Date: 1973

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Galvanic Skin Response and Reported Anxiety During Systematic Desensitization

Hyman, Edward T.; Gale, Elliot N.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 40, 1, 108-114, Feb 73

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the GSR during systematic desensitization. Three groups of females each were preselected for high snake fear. Outcome measures indicated that the desensitization group reduced phobic behavior most, followed by the relaxation group, and then the exposure groups. (Author)

Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Chaining, Behavior Change, Desensitization, Fear, Psychological Patterns, Psychological Studies

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