Systematic desensitization is an evidence-based therapy approach that combines relaxation techniques with gradual exposure to help you slowly overcome a phobia. During systematic desensitization, also ...

This paper reports an experimental evaluation of three programs for test-taking aid. Treatments included 1) training in test-wiseness (TW), 2) systematic desensitization of test anxiety (SD), 3) a ...

For most phobias, systematic desensitization, developed by Joseph Wolpe, can be used to gradually expose the amygdala to a phobic situation. By gradual exposure, the amygdala becomes accoustomed to ...

An new iPhone app is hoping to help people combat arachnophobia, by showing pictures of spiders every day. Virtually Free's new Phobia Free App aims to help arachnophobes through an interactive ...

If you know anyone on the autism spectrum, or if you are on the spectrum yourself, I bet you’re familiar with the concept of hypersensitivity. Of course, you don’t have to be autistic to be a highly ...