Systematic Desensitization of Snake-Avoidance under Two Conditions of Suggestion
Psychological ReportsPublished 1 August 1969
F. Dudley McGlynn, Wallace L. Mealiea, M. Mike Nawas
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Two groups of Ss received systematic desensitization for “snakephobia” and changes in snake-avoidance for these two groups were compared with changes displayed by 9 Ss who received no treatment.
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Two groups of Ss received systematic desensitization for “snakephobia.” 9 Ss were led to expect anxiety reduction from desensitization; another 9 were not. Changes in snake-avoidance for these two groups were compared with changes displayed by 9 Ss who received no treatment.
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