| Autor: |
Mager, Ralph, Bullinger, Alex H., Mueller-Spahn, Franz, Kuntze, Marcus F., Stoermer, Robert |
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CyberPsychology & Behavior; Aug2001, Vol. 4 Issue 4, p465-469, 5p, 7 Graphs |
| Abstrakt: |
Exposure therapy is a behavioral technique that is reported to be the most effective, long-lasting treatment for patients suffering from specific phobia. During the performance in enclosed spaces, the patients show a strong psychophysiological response to the phobic stimulus that is normally avoided. This psychophysiological response changes characteristically during the course of exposure. We implemented an electroencephalographic monitoring focusing on event-related potentials to resolve the modulation of preattentive information processing by the anxiety state of the subject. Therefore, mismatch-negativity (MMN) was chosen as parameter using a passive auditory oddball paradigm that does not interfere with performance in the virtual environment. The results of this neurophysiological monitoring are demonstrated in one patient suffering from claustrophobia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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