Behavioral Treatment of Children's Fears and Phobias: A Review
- 1 March 1985
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in School Psychology Review
- Vol. 14 (1), 84-93
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02796015.1985.12085147
Abstract
This article presents an overview of the current behaviorally-oriented fear reduction methods that are frequently used with children. After reviewing normative and prevalence data regarding children's fears, the following methods are discussed: systematic desensitization and related procedures, flooding-related therapies, contingency management approaches, modeling procedures, and self-control methods. Research supporting the efficacy of these procedures is also discussed.Keywords
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