This document discusses the behavioral approach to treating psychopathology. It specifically examines systematic desensitization, a technique used to treat anxiety disorders by gradually exposing patients to anxiety-provoking stimuli. The document evaluates the pros and cons of systematic desensitization, noting it can effectively reduce anxiety but may not address underlying causes or work for all patients.
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1. The Behavioural Approach to treating
Psychopathology
A01 Suggestions as to the treatment
of mental illness
Systematic Desensitisation
Used to treat…
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A02 – evaluate the use of Systematic Desensitisation
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