Eye movement desensitization versus image confrontation: A single-session crossover study of 58 phobic subjects
Eye movement desensitization (EMD) and a control procedure–image confrontation (IC)–were compared in a group of 58 phobics.
Article Abstract
“Eye movement desensitization (EMD) and a control procedure, image confrontation (IC) were compared in a group of 58 phobics, 31 of them arachnophobes. Subjects confronted disturbing images in a single-session crossover trial. Anxiety levels were recorded on the SUD Scale. Whenever practicable, SUDs to feared objects were also recorded. EMD and IC were equally effective in reducing anxiety levels. After 1 month, during which subjects were encouraged to use IC daily, improvement was maintained. Since exposure to the disturbing image is common to both methods it must be presumed to be the basis of change when EMD is used in cases of phobia.”
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Sanderson, A., & Carpenter, R. (1992). Eye movement desensitization versus image confrontation: A single-session crossover study of 58 phobic subjects. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 23(4), 269-275. https://doi.org/10.1016/0005-7916(92)90049-O
Date
December 1, 1992
Creator(s)
Alan Sanderson, Roger Carpenter
Topics
Anxiety/Panic/Phobias
Practice & Methods
Comparative Studies
Extent
7 pages
Publisher
Elsevier
Rights
Copyright © 1993 Published by Elsevier Ltd.
APA Citation
Sanderson, A., & Carpenter, R. (1992). Eye movement desensitization versus image confrontation: A single-session crossover study of 58 phobic subjects. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 23(4), 269-275. https://doi.org/10.1016/0005-7916(92)90049-O
Audience
EMDR Therapists, Other Mental Health Professionals
Language
English
Content Type
Article, Peer-Reviewed
Access Type
External Resource