An experimental study of the role of vulnerability related perceptions in spider fear: Comparing an imaginal and in vivo encounter

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dc.contributor.authorArmfield, J.
dc.date.issued2008
dc.descriptionCopyright © 2007 Elsevier Ltd All rights reserved.
dc.description.abstractThe effect of manipulating perceptions of the uncontrollability, unpredictability and dangerousness of a spider was assessed using both an imaginal and in vivo task involving an encounter with a spider. Participants were randomly assigned to one of eight conditions formed by the crossing of factors. Experimental manipulations of uncontrollability, unpredictability and dangerousness all had a significant effect on Task Related Spider Fear in the in vivo exposure task. Results indicated a greater effect on task related fear for in vivo exposure (R(2)=.258) compared to imaginal exposure (R(2)=.053). Perceptions of spiders as uncontrollable, unpredictable and dangerous accounted for much of the variance in spider fear beyond that accounted for by the experimental manipulations. The idea that perceptions of spiders as uncontrollable, unpredictable and dangerous are causally related to spider fear was supported with in vivo exposure being a stronger modality for fear modification than imaginal exposure.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityJason M. Armfield
dc.description.urihttp://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/801/description#description
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Anxiety Disorders, 2008; 22(2):222-232
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.janxdis.2007.03.003
dc.identifier.issn0887-6185
dc.identifier.issn1873-7897
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/52232
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherPergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2007.03.003
dc.subjectAnimals
dc.subjectHumans
dc.subjectSpiders
dc.subjectDeception
dc.subjectFear
dc.subjectInternal-External Control
dc.subjectImagination
dc.subjectPerception
dc.subjectPerceptual Distortion
dc.subjectTask Performance and Analysis
dc.subjectPhobic Disorders
dc.subjectAversive Therapy
dc.subjectDesensitization, Psychologic
dc.subjectResearch Design
dc.subjectDangerous Behavior
dc.subjectAdult
dc.subjectFemale
dc.subjectMale
dc.subjectSurveys and Questionnaires
dc.titleAn experimental study of the role of vulnerability related perceptions in spider fear: Comparing an imaginal and in vivo encounter
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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