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A Virtual Airplane for Fear of Flying Therapy

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Larry F. Hodges,

Benjamin Watson,

G. Drew Kessler,

Barbara O. RothbaumAuthors Info & Claims

VRAIS '96: Proceedings of the 1996 Virtual Reality Annual International Symposium (VRAIS 96)

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Published: 30 March 1996 Publication History

Abstract

Fear of flying is a serious problem that affects millions of individuals. Exposure therapy for fear of flying is an effective therapy technique. However, exposure therapy is also expensive, logistically difficult to arrange, and presents significant problems of patient confidentiality and potential embarrassment. We have developed a virtual airplane for use in fear of flying therapy. Using the virtual airplane for exposure therapy is a potential solution to many of the current problems of fear of flying exposure therapy. In this paper we describe the design of the virtual airplane and present a case report on its use for fear of flying exposure therapy.

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